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To support the accelerated execution of its Ambition 2025 strategy, MTN Group has announced the appointment of new CEOs for operations in Cameroon, Rwanda and Uganda, effective 1 September 2022

MTN also announces the creation of a new senior MTN Group post: that of operations executive for Liberia, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, and Congo-Brazzaville effective 1 August 2022, reporting to the senior vice-president: Markets, Ebenezer Asante -Twum.

“The appointment of these executives, all with strong track records of execution and results, adds to our confidence on delivery of our Ambition 2025 strategy,” said Ralp Mupita, group president and CEO at MTN Group. 

MTN Rwanda CEO Mitwa Ng’ambi becomes CEO of MTN Cameroon, replacing Stephen Blewett, who is leaving the Group. 

Ng’ambi oversaw the listing of MTN Rwanda as well as the establishment of its fintech subsidiary. She was instrumental in strengthening the business’s stakeholder engagement and has also worked in MTN’s Benin and Zambian operations.

MTN South Africa chief consumer officer Mapula Bodibe takes the helm at MTN Rwanda, bringing with her more than 15 years’ experience with MTN, including in Uganda.

Sylvia Mulinge becomes MTN Uganda CEO, joining from Safaricom, where she served as chief consumer business officer for the Group. A seasoned executive, she brings with her a passion for transforming customers’ lives using technology.

Vanhelleputte is a former MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO and has extensive operational experience across Africa. 

“My thanks to Stephen for his valuable contribution to the MTN Group over the years and wish him well as he journeys to new opportunities outside of the African continent. I welcome Sylvia to the Y’ello family and look forward to working with her, as well as with Mitwa, Mapula and Wim in their new roles, as we continue to execute on our Ambition 2025 strategy, ” concluded Mupita. 

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