NGX Approves the Appointment of Mazen Mroue As MTN’s Non-Executive Director

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) released a notification stating that the Board at its meeting held on Thursday, 26 May 2022 approved the appointment of Mr. Mazen Mroue as a Non-Executive Director of the Company effective 1 June 2022,

Mr. Mroue has over 25 years of Senior and Executive Management experience in Telecoms, Information Technology, Digital and Mobile Financial services, gained across various markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Mr. Mroue is currently the MTN Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, a role he assumed on 1 February 2022, In this role, he is responsible for technology strategy, governance and implementation. Prior to that appointment, he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria from August 2018 until 31 January 2022 and also served on the Board of MTN Nigeria Foundation Limited by Guarantee.

Mr. Mroue began his professional career in 1996 as a Systems Engineer and since joining MTN Group in 1998 he has held various senior positions within the Group’s operations. He was the Chief Information Officer & Head of Enterprise Business of MTN Ghana. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Liberia and MTN Uganda, and COO of MTN Irancell from July 2014 to July 2018 and concurrently served as a Non-Executive Director of MTN Cyprus from 2015 Fo July 2018.

He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, Intellectual Systems and Networks. He is also certified in Leadership Development and Executive Finance from Harvard Business School and INSEAD respectively.