Automotive Global Perspectives: Opportunities In Africa Ep 23

In Episode 23 of Talking Automotive with Mark and John, hosts Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair interview Mike Whitfield, Chairman of Nissan Africa South and Managing Director of Nissan Egypt, as well as the President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM). With over 30 years of experience at Nissan Motor Corporation, Mike shares highlights from his global career in the automotive industry. Mike discusses the dynamics of the automotive industry and Nissan’s exciting new products and plans coming to market. He explains what makes for a successful automotive business, including effective leadership, management, motivation, working with OEMs and dealerships, and achieving success across countries and cultures. Mike also provides an in-depth overview of the AAAM, where Africa is emerging as the next frontier of automotive manufacturing. He describes the AAAM’s work with automakers and component suppliers, as well as with governments, to create new manufacturing opportunities. Mike wraps up the conversation by talking about his desire to make a positive impact in Africa. Overall, this episode provides professional insights into the global automotive industry, what it takes to build a successful automotive business, and how Africa is poised to become an automotive manufacturing hub.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talking-business-with-mark-and-john--5696935/support.