Ralph Mupita was chosen by the GSMA Board of Directors to serve as Deputy Chair for the balance of the Board’s tenure, which ends in 2026. As the organization’s representative for global mobile operators and businesses in the larger mobile ecosystem, he will assist the Chair and Board in monitoring the organization’s strategic direction during his term.
“This appointment is a great honour as it comes at a time of rapid developments in technology and increasing digital adoption across Africa. Mobile technology will play a critical part in addressing the pressing challenges facing our communities and unlocking the full potential of Africa and the rest of the Global South, ensuring that no one is left behind in this journey toward a more connected future,” Mr Mupita said.
“I am committed to supporting the strategic direction of the GSMA, which plays a pivotal role in representing the global mobile ecosystem. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and positive change in the industry,” he added.
Mr. Mupita has been the Group President and CEO of MTN Group since September 2020. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of MTN Group from April 2017. Since joining MTN, he has supervised the successful listing of MTN subsidiaries in Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda and contributed to the development of the Group’s strategy and financial condition.
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Mr. Mupita was as CEO of Old Mutual Emerging Markets, which offered personal financial services solutions, before joining MTN, where helped individuals and corporates across 19 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. He holds a BSc. Engineering (Hons) and MBA from the University of Cape Town and has completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
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