Sebastian Werner, MD of Werner SA Pumps & Equipment
Full Name: Sebastian Werner
Position and Company Name: MD of Werner SA Pumps & Equipment
Main Activity of the Company: Werner SA Pumps & Equipment manufactures and supplies high-pressure jetting units and vacuum units
Date and Place of Birth: 1975, Springs, Gauteng
Schools and Tertiary Education: Springs Boys High School; Natal Technikon
First Job: Salesperson at Werner SA Pumps & Equipment
Size of First Pay Packet: R6 000 a month
Career Path to Date: Sales and marketing, then operations manager and later MD
Value of Assets under Your Control: R100-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 37 employees
Management Style: Transformational leadership
Personal Best Achievement: Transforming the business from an import business into a 100% local manufacturer
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Myself – I am self-motivated and self-driven
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: My father, Norbert Werner
Philosophy of Life: Treat everyone and everything with respect, be compassionate and give back
Biggest Ever Opportunity: To transform business into personal vision
Biggest Ever Disappointment: None
Hope for the Future: To expand and grow our business worldwide
Favourite Reading: Crime
Favourite TV Programme: How It’s Made
Favourite Food/Drink: Steak with mushroom sauce/chocolate milkshake
Favourite Music: Pop and rock
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Car: VW
Pets: Cocker Spaniel
Miscellaneous Dislikes: None
Married: To Jacinda Werner
Children: Tristan, 28 (son); Ashley, 21 (daughter)
Clubs: None