Full Name: Jordan Marsh

Position and Company Name: MD of Integrated Pump Technology

Main Activity of the Company: Integrated Pump Technology is a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa. The company represents leading global brands – Grindex and Godwin – providing reliable equipment, technical support and after-sales service to the mining, construction and industrial sectors

Date and Place of Birth: March 12,1984, in Johannesburg, South Africa

Schools and Tertiary Education: I matriculated at King Edward VII School and went on to earn a sports management diploma

First Job: Cricket and soccer coach

Size of First Pay Packet: R4 500 a month

Career Path to Date: After four years with Incledon and a brief period at Stewarts and Lloyds, I joined Integrated Pump Technology as sales manager, later advancing to GM and ultimately to MD

Number of People under Your Leadership: Directly, 18

Management Style: Firm but fair

Personal Best Achievement: Marrying my wife and growing the Integrated Pump Technology business extensively over the past five years

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Too early to say

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: American motorsports athlete Travis Pastrana, who is best known for pushing the limits of action sports

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Visionary Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, who founded Alibaba and reshaped global e-commerce and fintech

Philosophy of Life: Be fair, be kind, work hard and have fun

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being given the opportunity to lead Integrated Pump Technology

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Breaking my leg a few days before I was meant to leave for the US for a working adventure

Hope For the Future: That the Springboks win the next Rugby World Cup again

Favourite Reading: Any sports biography

Favourite TV Programme: Yellowstone, Goldrush and Mobland

Favourite Food/Drink: Lamb curry and an ice-cold beer

Favourite Music: I love a wide variety of music but mainly rock, blues, reggae and Afro house

Favourite Sport: I love most sport – I enjoy golf, Moto GP, rugby, soccer

Hobbies: Playing golf, riding motorbikes, playing soccer, and spending time with my children

Car: Ford Wildtrak

Pets: One dog and two hamsters

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Cauliflower, warm beer, and Manchester United

Married: To Kristy Marsh

Children: Connor Marsh, 7; Jake Marsh aged 3

Clubs: Benoni Country Club, Benoni Northerns Football Club and East Rand Speed Boat Club