MTN Strengthens Board to Drive Ambition 2030 and Accelerate Digital Inclusion Across Africa
Effective 31 March 2026, Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah will join the Board as independent non-executive directors.
MTN Group on Friday announced changes to the MTN Group Board of Directors, with the appointment of five new directors whose collective and diverse expertise and experience are expected to significantly enhance the Group as it works to extend digital and financial inclusion across Africa.
Effective 31 March 2026, Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah will join the Board as independent non-executive directors.
Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi, who have served MTN Group with distinction since August 2016, will retire as non-executive directors at the Group’s annual general meeting on 29 May 2026.
“These changes are part of the Group’s comprehensive succession planning to ensure delivery against our evolved Ambition 2030 strategy. They also reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, expertise and strategic oversight. The Board will temporarily expand to accommodate new appointments during the transition period and will gradually reduce as directors retire and succession plans progress.”
– Mcebisi Jonas, Chairman, MTN Group
Jonas thanked the outgoing directors for their dedicated service, which had been instrumental in guiding the Group through numerous challenges and opportunities. He welcomed the incoming Board members, looking forward to their contribution as the Group delivers on its strategy of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
MTN Group also announced changes to the Board of major subsidiary MTN South Africa. Mike Harper steps down as Chairman on 31 March 2026, after almost a decade of dedicated service, for which the Board expressed its sincere appreciation. Sindi Mabaso Koyana takes over as Chairperson of MTN SA on 1 April 2026. She remains on the Board of MTN Group, as does Noluthando Gosa, who also joins the MTN SA Board.
