We analyse Costa Economou, CEO of Colourfield. If someone came to you tomorrow with R100m to invest in just one company, which would it be? Without knowing what proportion of the individual’s wealth the R100m constitutes, or what his or her financial objectives are, it is impossible to make any investment recommendations. I would invite the individual in for a cup of coffee and take it from there. Which talent would you most like to have? The ability to sing. While I have been known for my moonwalk and other breakdance-like moves, I have a terrible voice. What was your first job? I worked for my parents in their "fish-and-chips" shop. And, yes, it was on a corner! I did this from the age of seven. What’s your biggest regret? Not winning last month’s Colourfield table tennis final by a bigger margin. Your worst investment mistake? Investing in a friend’s supermarket. What’s the best investment you’ve ever made? Investing in my education. Apple or Samsung? Apple. I like its user-frien...
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