![]() ![]() Quinton said timing is as important in business as it is in life. I try to make every average day an extraordinary day.” After work, I like to spend time with my family. We focus and execute on our daily priorities and align it with our strategy. Afterwards, it’s off to the office, where I touch base with my executives every morning. “I get up quite early, read the news, and then follow it up with breakfast and a quick exercise session. Whether you are the boss or not, it is important to always have a plan for the day - and looking at Quinton’s list of itineraries, one can tell that simplicity will always be key. I enjoy engaging in debates with everyone about anything, at least while they remain civil and present interesting arguments.” “I am very active, personally, on my social media. Working for a company that specialises in media, it is no doubt that Quinton would be one of the uncles on the family WhatsApp group who reply to each query because communication is vital. ![]() I also enjoy reading (but not long books).” I enjoy responsible hunting, as I am sure many Namibians do. “Well, as a Namibian, I have an immense love for the outdoors and nature – and from that, hunting and braai naturally follows. The exposure to different tribes in the country and the love for his fellow countrymen and women have made it possible for him to have the ability to dive in hands and feet in a smiley, marathon chicken or pap en vleis in Katatura, Tseiblaagte or a near-frozen beer at a Cuca shop at the Okatana/Okalongo crossroad with its tropical beach-like white sand and Makalani palms at sunset, plus he does not mind a glass of white wine or two, especially on a Monday. I can also swear quite comfortably in Khoe-Khoegowab, a language close to my heart,” bared Quinton. He said: “I’m stared at with open mouths when I greet people with a friendly “Uapenduka nawa” (How are you? or Did you wake up well? when directly translated from Otjiherero) or “Matukondjisa” (We are trying/hustling). My dad used to give karate classes in the townships during the 1970s, and I learned a few things by joining him there,” outlined Quinton. “We all get influenced by the environment during our lives. Some people would say Quinton is a black person trapped in a white person’s body. Some people have expressed that Quinton has kasie vibes in terms of mannerism, which means he is relatable, and does not portray himself in a particular way. “My dad is from Pretoria, and my mother from the deep South – Karasburg,” shared Quinton. His father, Jack van Rooyen, was first a clerk in the railways and later a karate instructor, whereas his mother, Marie, was a clerk of the high court in the capital and later a fitness instructor. That was the time before discipline became a human right but was believed to be a human responsibility,” he stated. “To be fair, and like most Namibians of my generation, I was brought up and disciplined by everybody, who insisted they had a bigger interest in me than my parents, apart from my parents, grandparents, teachers and everyone employed in the household, even the neighbours. Here in Namibia, he was brought up in a mainly working-class manner. Quinton possesses a Bjuris, LLB and Doctorate in Business and Leadership (Honoris Causa) from the International University of Management (IUM). The Durban-born businessman is the managing director and CEO of Trustco Holdings, a locally listed company that has branched out, specialising in insurance, finance, education and media, to mention a few. However, the 55-year-old husband and father of two said his biggest profound wish and inspiration in life is the urge to improve the lives of Namibians through business. When asked how he takes denigration he constantly receives from people, especially on social media, in his line of work, Quinton van Rooyen, the sometimes dubbed controversial businessman, said: “Lions don’t lose sleep at the opinions of sheep”. ![]()
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