Full Name: Floyd Samson Masemula

Position and Company Name: Deputy CEO of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, responsible for South African operations

Main Activity of the Company: Harmony is a gold mining specialist with a growing copper footprint. The company’s South African asset portfolio comprises nine underground mines, one open pit mine, and multiple surface operations, as well as life-of-mine-extension projects. Internationally, it operates and advances projects in Papua New Guinea and Australia

Date and Place of Birth: December 9, 1979, in Springs, Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg

Schools and Tertiary Education: I hold a BEng degree in mining engineering from the University of Pretoria, a postgraduate diploma in management practice from the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business, and an MBA from Wits Business School. I also completed a certificate in property development and management at UCT

First Job: At some point, I worked as a security guard. After graduating with my mining engineering degree, I began my mining career as a management trainee at Western Deep Levels, starting as a general underground worker

Size of First Pay Packet: R1 000 a month as a security guard and R9 000 a month as a management trainee

Value of Assets under Your Control: Harmony has market capitalisation of R155.4-billion as of June 30, 2025

Number of People under Your Leadership: As of June 30, 2025, Harmony employed 44 480 people at its South African operations

Management Style: My management style is enabling and participative

Personal Best Achievement: My family – they are more a blessing than an achievement

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

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Many people have contributed immensely to shaping my career, making it difficult to single out just one person

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: The late Steve Biko and Tiger Woods

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Several leaders in the mining industry

Philosophy of Life: The only time you truly have is now, and it is important to embrace each moment fully. I strive to live with intention, make conscious choices, and focus on what I can do today, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Every opportunity to lead

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Loss of life in a mine accident

Hope for the Future: A better South Africa for our youth and children

Favourite Reading: Personal and leadership development, business, and current affairs books

Favourite TV Programme: Sports, documentaries, and action/thriller movies

Favourite Food/Drink: South African cuisine, particularly pap and mogodu (‘tripe’), a simple braai, red wine, and whiskey

Favourite Music: All types of music, depending on my mood at a given time

Favourite Sport: Soccer and golf

Hobbies: Golf, reading, and board games

Car: Ford Ranger

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: None

Married: To Monica

Children: Sihle, 19-year-old daughter; Refentse, 17-year-old son; and Khumo, 11-year-old son

Clubs: None