The MTN Group on Wednesday reshuffled the majority of its leadership positions paving the way for experienced hands to manage operational performance, succession planning in newly-assigned countries ahead of 2025.
CEO of MTN Cameroon resumes in Côte d’Ivoire
The CEO of MTN Cameroon, Mitwa Ng’ambi, will take over at MTN Côte d’Ivoire on March 1, 2025, when Djibril Ouattara retires early.
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The group is grateful to Djibril for his important contributions to MTN including his leadership of MTN Congo-Brazzaville.
For a few months, Djibril will assist Mitwa during her transition to guarantee a smooth handover.
In addition to her revolutionary leadership skills and more than 15 years of telecom expertise, Mitwa has been the CEO of MTN Cameroon since September 2022.
In Cameroon, she serves as the board chair of Mobile Money Corporation, MTN’s fintech division.
Before joining Cameroon, Mitwa was the CEO of MTN Rwanda, where she oversaw the company’s expansion and listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange in addition to successfully leading the licence renewal. Before that, she was in charge of Tigo in Senegal and Airtel Tigo in Ghana.
Mitwa’s experience and performance history will help MTN Côte d’Ivoire experience exponential growth and improvement.
MTN South Africa’s CCOO upgraded to the CEO of MTN Cameroon
Taking over as CEO of MTN Cameroon on March 1, 2025, is Wanda Matandela, the Chief Commercial Operations Officer of MTN South Africa.
As Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Wanda spearheaded MTN’s recovery after joining the company in 2018. Having worked in the FMCG and financial services industries for more than 20 years, including more than 13 years in telecom, he has held significant positions. Wanda is a board member of both MTN Rwanda PLC and Supersonic (Pty) Ltd.
As he expands on the significant influence and energy generated under Mitwa’s direction, his solid background in stakeholder and commercial management will be crucial in providing fresh perspectives and talents to propel Cameroon’s development.
MTN Group’s CTIO becomes the CEO of Digital Infrastructure
MTN Group Chief Technology and Information Officer (GCTIO) Mazen Mroue will take up new duties as CEO of Digital Infrastructure (Infraco) on January 1, 2025.
This new position will integrate Bayobab’s fibre and mobility companies and carry out the company’s data centre plan, positioning MTN Group for growth and profitability in the development of AI throughout Africa.
As a member of the Group Executive Committee, he will continue to report to the Group President and CEO in this dual capacity.
In the Group’s regional operations in Africa and the Middle East, Mazen has held a number of high-level positions since joining MTN in 1998, including CEO and COO of many operating companies. He has also held positions on the boards of other MTN Group entities.
With his strong operational and technological background and proven delivery record, Mazen is well-positioned to carry out this dual task.
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Bayobab’s CEO step out
The current CEO of Bayobab, Frédéric Schepens, will be leaving the company with immediate effect. The company wishes Frédéric luck in his future pursuits and appreciates his contributions.
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita expresses his gratitude and best wishes to all departing and new coworkers, demonstrating his faith in the company’s internal succession bench-strength.
He highlights how crucial it is to propel execution and uphold the company’s dedication to financial inclusion and digital transformation initiatives in all of its markets.