MTN Uganda’s CEO, Sylvia Mulinge, has been named top executive of the year across all African countries where the telecoms company operates.
Mulinge, who took over as CEO of MTN Uganda in 2022, received the award during the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) gala event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday.
The largest telecoms operator in Africa, with over 280 million members, acknowledged the high-flying executive for her leadership in one of its main markets.
“This achievement is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the team, and underscores the impact of our collective efforts,” MTN said in statement.
Mulinge is spearheading the vision of Ralph Mupita, MTN Group president and CEO, who last year emphasised the significance of improving operations in Ghana, Uganda, and Cameroon in order to maintain solid growth.
Mulinge, overjoyed at her recognition, said, “What an amazing surprise! I am still processing.”
Under Mulinge’s leadership, MTN Uganda has deployed over 550 5G sites and updated its 4G network, particularly in rural regions, to boost nationwide access.
She also highlighted enhanced customer experience and social impact as major growth drivers.
With 20 million users and a 54% market share, Mulinge has kept MTN Uganda as the country’s largest telecoms service provider.
In addition to Mulinge’s personal recognition, MTN Uganda triumphed big during the Group’s GLG awards gala night, picking up numerous important awards, including:
– Group President and CEO Award – Y’ello Care: Celebrating the impact of MTN’s 2024 ‘30 Days of Y’ello Care’ employee volunteer program, which has brought positive change to local communities.
– Million Dollar Award – Best OpCo of the Year: Acknowledging MTN Uganda’s commitment to operational excellence in line with the Ambition 2025 strategy.
– Value-Based Capital Allocation: Recognising MTN’s strategy to making strategic investments that are consistent with its long-term vision that creates sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Mupita has previously stressed the importance of markets like Uganda to the Group’s expansion aspirations.
“In our markets portfolio, the priority is to sustain the strong growth in markets like Ghana, Uganda and Cameroon; while implementing the necessary initiatives to turn around the performances in Côted’Ivoire, Rwanda and Zambia,” Mupita said at the time.
