MTN Group today announced that the current group Chief Finance Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has been appointed as the new group President and CEO with effect from 1 September 2020.
He will replace the current group President and CEO, Rob Shuter, who is due to step down from his executive responsibilities on 31 August 2020 and thereafter support Ralph as required until the end of his fixed-term contract early next year.
A statement from the company said Ralph has served as the MTN Group CFO since April, 2017 and has played a critical role in the development and execution of the group’s strategy, capital allocation processes, financial performance as well as in the resolution of a number of complex regulatory matters.
It quoted MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas as saying “After a rigorous and extensive search process, we are pleased to have appointed someone of Ralph’s calibre, experience and ability to fill the group president and CEO position.”
He said Ralph’s experience as the group CFO, strong knowledge of MTN’s businesses and markets, as well as successful background in financial services, M&A and emerging markets, place him in an excellent position to lead the growth and sustainability of the business going forward.
Ralph Mupita is a graduate of the University of Cape Town with a degree in Engineering and an MBA.
Prior to joining MTN Group, Ralph was the CEO of Old Mutual Emerging Markets for five years, a business that provided financial services to individuals and corporates across 19 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia, managing over R1 trillion of customer assets under management at the time.
Commenting on his appointment, Ralph Mupita said: “Leading a business with MTN Group’s history, scale and socio-economic impact is a privilege and honour, and I look forward to working with the group board and executive committee in driving growth and unlocking value for shareholders and broader stakeholders.”
He added that “MTN Group is well positioned to take advantage of the digital acceleration shifts and opportunities across our markets, and we are well placed to play an important and leading role in digital and financial inclusion of the African continent, working with our stakeholders and partners.”
The statement said the update regarding the Group CFO position will be made on or before 1 September 2020.
