Full Name: Andrea Nono

Position: CEO of MTU South Africa (SA)

Main Activity of the Company: MTU SA, established in 2001, is responsible for the Rolls-Royce Power System business in over 30 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In this region, the company sells and services MTU diesel and gas engines mainly for clients in the naval, commercial marine and mining industries, as well as in the rail and power generation industries. Since 2016, MTU SA has been manufacturing MTU’s largest rail engine locally

Date and Place of Birth: 1980, Germany

Education: MBA

First Job: Key account manager

Career History Prior to Current Position: Before being appointed CEO of MTU SA, I worked for MTU Friedrichshafen and MTU America

Size of First Pay Packet: Not stated

First Job with Present Group: Key account manager

Value of Assets under Your Control: Rolls-Royce is a listed company; therefore, only aggregated numbers are published

Number of People under Your Leadership: 180

Management Style: Instrumental leadership

Personal Best Achievement: Balancing my personal life with a challenging job

Professional Best Achievement: Managing the geographical, cultural and functional complexities of my new assignment as CEO of MTU SA

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

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My first boss – owing to his mentorship and leadership

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Michelle Obama

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Not stated

Philosophy of Life: In jedem Anfang liegt ein Zauber (free English translation: in any change lies an opportunity)

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Embracing the assignment in South Africa

Biggest Ever Disappointment: The growing protectionism and selfishness of nations

Hope for the Future: That we become a peaceful and open-minded society that cares about the next generation

Favourite Reading: Crime stories

Favourite TV Programme: None

Favourite Food/Drink: Home-cooked food

Favourite Music: The music of singers/songwriters like Katie Melua and Norah Jones

Favourite Sport: Power yoga

Favourite Website: Google

Hobbies: Hiking

Car: German

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Unpunctuality, pessimists, heavy-metal music

Favourite Other South African Company: Woolworths

Married: Yes

Children: Not stated

Clubs: Note stated