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Andrew Pratley
Pratley
Full Name: Andrew George Alan Pratley Position and Company Name: CEO of Pratley
Main Activity of the Company: Research and development, producing highly innovative products for the manufacturing, construction, energy, consumer and mining sectors. These include electrical termination products, high-performance adhesives, and unique eco-mineral products
Date and Place of Birth: March 1, 1982 in Johannesburg
Schools and Tertiary Education: Matric, Krugersdorp High School; BComp, Monash University; and several other qualifications related to marketing, materials bonding and aviation
First Job: Packing adhesive products for Pratley during school holidays
Size of First Pay Packet: I cannot remember exactly, as it was over 25 years ago, but it was the standard rate for the position
Career Path to Date: Information technology (IT) technician, IT manager, executive manager: business development and then CEO
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: About 230
Management Style: Listen to those who do it everyday, for they are the ones in the best position to give advice. Strive for credibility and decisiveness. Constantly gain clarity regarding the issues at hand in order to get to the facts right. Always be open and ready to learn something from others Personal Best Achievement: Raising my two young sons together with my wife Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife Nicola Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My late father, Kim Pratley
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Buzz Aldrin
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Elon Musk Philosophy of Life: Never let a good crisis go to waste Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being fortunate enough to lead and work together with the good people of Pratley Biggest Ever Disappointment: Witnessing the best country in the world (South Africa) go through what it does on a daily basis
Hope For the Future: A moral, accountable, honest and uncorrupt leadership voted into power by the hardworking, good people of this country Favourite Reading: History, science and aviation
Favourite TV Programme: Documentaries
Favourite Food/Drink: Seafood and beer Favourite Music: I like most music genres, as long as the music has good rhythm and a beat
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Hobbies: Flying (aviation) and socialising with friends and family
Car: A double-cab bakkie
Pets: Two Boston Terriers
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty and arrogance
Married: To Nicola, for 14 years
Children: Conor, 12; Adam, 10
Clubs: Krugersdorp Flying Club
Never let a good crisis go to waste