We question Geoff Whyte - CEO of Nando’s Southern Africa. Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. Pravin Gordhan might just qualify. His integrity, resolve and strength of character over the past year are an example to us all. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Beauty. Who you are and what you do are far more important than how you look. As the old Castle Milk Stout payoff line goes – “True greatness comes from within.” What is your biggest indulgence? My wife tells me that it’s buying gifts for other people — which does give me a lot of pleasure. A smaller personal indulgence is chocolate— but after a few years working for Cadbury, I think that was unavoidable. What was your first job? Planning analyst in the UK headquarters of ExxonMobil. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Do your homework — information is everything when negotiating. What is your biggest regret? Generally, I like to learn from decisions, good and bad and look forward, but if I had to pick ou...
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