MTN Group in a statement announced that its group president and CEO Rob Shuter would be stepping down from his role at the end of his fixed four-year contract in March 2021.
Under his leadership significant progress has been made, including establishing and effectively communicating a clear vision and strategy, driving the resolution of a number of complex matters and delivering significant improvements in transformation, operational performance and staff morale, said the Operator. The succession process will be concluded during the year, enabling a seamless handover.
The Operator also announced that its group chief technology and IT officer Charles Molapisi has been appointed to the group executive committee and the fixed contract of the group chief operations officer, Jens Schulte-Bockum, has been extended until 31 March 2022.