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