MTN South Africa has announced the appointment of Muyiwa Ladipo as the Chief Consumer Officer for prepaid services, effective September 15, 2025. Ladipo joins from EE Mobile UK, the second largest mobile operator in the UK, and has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector.
Career of Muyiwa Ladipo at MTN
Ladipo previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Irancell, where he achieved significant successes including five consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth and led the successful commercialization of its 4G network.
Experience and Achievements
Muyiwa Ladipo holds an MSc in Business Consulting and Digital Transformation from Skema Business School in France, as well as an MBA and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Lagos in Nigeria. His experience encompasses strategic planning, pricing, and customer value management.
Prospects and Reactions
MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi expressed confidence that Ladipo will enhance the company's market position and continue the development of prepaid services. Ladipo himself stated that he is excited to return to MTN and aims to contribute to improving customer experience.
The appointment of Muyiwa Ladipo reflects MTN South Africa's strategic focus on developing prepaid services amid intensified competition in the telecommunications market.
