MTN Group has unveiled a major overhaul of its board, appointing five independent non-executive directors as part of efforts to reinforce governance and accelerate its long-term growth strategy.
The telecom giant confirmed that Herman Bosman, Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah will join its board effective March 31, 2026. Their appointments come as two long-serving directors, Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi, prepare to exit the board at the company’s annual general meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026.
The leadership changes form part of MTN’s succession planning framework designed to support execution of its Ambition 2030 roadmap, which targets expansion in digital services, fintech, and broader connectivity across Africa.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the board will temporarily expand to accommodate the incoming directors during the transition phase, before gradually downsizing as retirements take effect and restructuring is completed.
Chairman Mcebisi Jonas said the move is aimed at strengthening oversight, deepening expertise and positioning the company to navigate evolving market dynamics, including increased competition and regulatory pressures in key operating regions.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing board members, noting their role in guiding the company through a period marked by operational challenges and strategic repositioning.
In a related development, MTN announced changes within its South African subsidiary. Mike Harper will step down as chairman at the end of March after nearly a decade in the role. Sindi Mabaso Koyana will take over as chair from April 1, while Noluthando Gosa joins the subsidiary’s board.
The latest restructuring underscores MTN’s broader push to align its leadership structure with its strategic priorities, particularly its ambition to deepen digital and financial inclusion while strengthening its footprint in Africa’s fast-evolving telecoms landscape.
