We analyse Adrian Saville, chief strategist of Citadel and professor at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. If someone came to you tomorrow with R100m to invest in just one company, which would it be? I would invest in a business that contributes to socioeconomic prosperity and that thrives by doing good, one I understand well and in which the people running it have my respect. A business that ticks all these boxes is Quali Health, which is involved in the primary health-care industry. Which talent would you most like to possess? I would like to manage time more effectively. What was your first job? The first one with a degree of sustainability was my first business. In my first year at university, I ran a mobile disco. Not only did this mean I could profit from my love of music, but it enabled me to pay the varsity bills. At the end, I sold my equipment and got my original investment back — and I still have all the vinyl! What’s your biggest regret? I have several. They inclu...
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