Full Name: Victor Masuku

Position and Company Name: MD of Cummins Southern Africa

Main Activity of the Company: Cummins Inc is a global power leader dedicated to delivering innovative power solutions in Southern Africa. Our comprehensive portfolio includes advanced diesel and natural-gas engines, cutting-edge hybrid and electric platforms, and state-of-the-art technologies such as battery systems, fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. As a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of power solutions, Cummins is committed to providing reliable and sustainable products tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers in Southern Africa

Date and Place of Birth: July 9, South Africa

Education: I hold an MBA from Henley Business School and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Vaal University of Technology. Additionally, I am a 6-Sigma certified green belt holder and a proud graduate of the Cummins Global Leadership Development Program

First Job: Accountant at Tongaat Hullet Starch

Size of First Pay Packet: Not stated

Career Path to Date: I have been with Cummins for 17 years, holding a variety of roles, including finance controller for Cummins Emission Solutions South Africa, finance controller for Africa Filtration, and finance controller for the Cummins Southern Africa Regional Organisation, as well as general management of the South Africa operations, including the mining and aftermarket segments

Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated

Number of People under Your Leadership: More than 400 employees

Management Style: Transformational

Personal Best Achievement: Successful career pivot from finance to commercial

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

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Thierry Pimi, vice-president of Cummins Distribution Business Unit International Operations

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Former South African State President Thabo Mbeki

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: South African business leader Mteto Nyati, who currently serves as chairperson of State-owned electricity utility Eskom and consulting and technology company BSG

Philosophy of Life: It seems impossible until it’s done

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Serving as MD of Cummins Southern Africa

Biggest Ever Disappointment: The loss of my father at an early age, resulting in the lack of a critical father-son relationship

Hope for the Future: Equal opportunity for all

Favourite Reading: Things Black People Aren’t Taught, by Raymond Boseman

Favourite TV Programme: Rust to Richest

Favourite Food/Drink: Paella /Oolong tea

Favourite Music: Reggae and gospel

Favourite Sport: Chess and golf

Hobbies: Travelling

Car: BMW

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Injustice

Married: To Dolly Masuku

Children: Lethabo, 15; Tumi, 10; Mohau, 7

Clubs: None