Anglo American plc
Rowland was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 3 May 1984. He attended Whitestone School and Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo (St Patrick's). He studied Business Science at the University of Cape Town, graduating with First Class Honours in 2007. He worked for Anglo American plc in the finance division from 2008–2012. He became a full-time ultra runner in 2012. He lives in Blonay, Switzerland.