MTN South Africa has appointed Muyiwa Ladipo as chief consumer officer for prepaid, effective 15 September 2025.
Muyiwa joins MTN SA from EE Mobile UK (part of the BT Group), where he currently serves as pricing and portfolio manager.
He previously worked as chief marketing officer at MTN Irancell (MTNI), as well as other key leadership positions.
“Muyiwa’s return to the MTN family marks an exciting new chapter for our prepaid business, which remains a core focus area for MTN South Africa. Muyiwa brings both, along with a wealth of global experience and a proven track record in driving customer-centric growth. His leadership will be instrumental in delivering our value proposition, driving innovation, and strengthening our place in the market. We are thrilled to welcome him back as we focus on the next phase of our prepaid growth journey,” says Charles Molapisi, MTN South Africa CEO.
“I am excited to rejoin the MTN family and contribute to a brand that continues to shape the future of connectivity in South Africa, and across the continent. I look forward to collaborating with teams across the organisation as we tackle key challenges and unlock new opportunities to serve our customers better. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and growth in the prepaid space,” Ladipo says.
Muyiwa holds an MSc in Business Consulting and Digital Transformation from SKEMA Business School in France, an MBA and BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and has completed a professional certificate in strategy from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.