MTN South Africa Appoints New CEO and Chair as Group Reshapes Leadership
These appointments mark the most significant leadership shift at MTN SA in recent years and highlight the Group’s intent to reinforce its largest market.
MTN Group has announced major leadership changes at MTN South Africa (MTN SA) as part of a Group-wide strategic realignment.
From 1 November 2025, Ferdi Moolman will become CEO and Executive Director of MTN SA, succeeding Charles Molapisi. Moolman, a seasoned MTN leader who previously served as CEO of MTN Nigeria, steps into the role with a mandate to accelerate growth and strengthen returns in South Africa.
Alongside him, Yolanda Cuba will take on the role of Deputy CEO and Executive Director of MTN SA, after serving as Vice President for Southern and East Africa. The duo will jointly drive MTN SA’s renewed focus on performance and market leadership.
On the governance side, Sindisiwe (Sindi) Mabaso-Koyana will become Chairperson of MTN SA in the first quarter of 2026, succeeding Mike Harper, who retires after a decade of leadership.
These appointments mark the most significant leadership shift at MTN SA in recent years and highlight the Group’s intent to reinforce its largest market.
At Group level, MTN is sharpening its strategy beyond Ambition 2025, consolidating around three growth platforms: Connectivity, Fintech, and Digital Infrastructure. As part of this:
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Charles Molapisi returns to the Group Exco as Chief Technology and Information Officer, with a new focus on accelerating AI adoption.
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Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, expands his remit as VP for Francophone Africa.
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Ebenezer Asante assumes leadership as VP of Ghana, Southern and East Africa.
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Mazen Mroué focuses fully on Digital Infrastructure growth, including fibre, data centres, and satellite partnerships.
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Selorm Adadevoh becomes Chief Commercial, Strategy and Transformation Officer.
“These leadership changes illustrate the depth of talent and experience we have across the Group. The changes will support the accelerated execution of our strategy beyond 2025 as well as greater value creation for stakeholders over the medium term.”
– Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, MTN
