Change of baton at MTN Group leadership in West Africa
MTN Group has unveiled key leadership changes in its West African operations, effective later this month. Mohammed Rufai has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville, effective 1 September 2024, while Ayham Moussa will assume the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) at MTN Nigeria starting on 19 August 2024.
In addition to these appointments, MTN announced the voluntary early retirement of Djibril Ouattara, CEO of MTN Côte d’Ivoire, and the departure of Hassan Jabber, COO of MTN Nigeria.
Mohammed Rufai, a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in the ICT sector, has made significant strides within the telecoms industry. He began his journey with MTN Nigeria in 2002 before advancing to MTN Ghana, where he served as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in 2015. Currently, Rufai holds the position of CTO at MTN Nigeria.
Throughout his tenure with MTN Group, he has held several senior positions, including Regional Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) for Southeast Africa and Ghana. Additionally, Rufai is a member of the Board of Directors for Bayobab (Nigeria) and MTN Benin.
Rufai is known for his dedication to operational excellence, talent development, and enhancing customer experience. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and has completed advanced management programs at Lagos Business School, Cranfield University, and the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Rufai will take over leadership of MTN Congo-Brazzaville from Ayham Moussa, who will be stepping into the COO role at MTN Nigeria, succeeding Hassan Jabber. Moussa, who initially joined MTN in 2002 and rejoined the company in 2006 after a brief hiatus, has held various senior positions across multiple markets, including Syria and Guinea-Conakry.
His roles have spanned from Chief Information Officer (CIO) to Chief Technical and Information Officer (CTIO), and most recently, CEO of MTN Congo-Brazzaville.
During his tenure in technology leadership roles, Moussa was instrumental in driving Congo-Brazzaville’s digital transformation from 2G to 4G, positioning MTN Congo-Brazzaville as a leader in technology. Under his leadership, the network was recognized as the best in West and Central Africa, and MTN Group lauded his team’s achievements.
As CEO, Moussa further solidified MTN Congo’s market leadership, boosting growth, margins, and operational efficiency, while fostering strong relationships with local stakeholders.
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita expressed his gratitude to Djibril Ouattara for his nearly nine years of service, during which he played a crucial role in strengthening MTN’s operations in Congo-Brazzaville and leading the turnaround of MTN Côte d’Ivoire.
Mupita also thanked Hassan Jabber for his outstanding 22-year contribution to the Group, which included CEO roles in markets such as Sudan, Guinea-Conakry, and Afghanistan.
“On behalf of the MTN Group Board and Executive Committee, I extend my best wishes to Djibril and Hassan as they embark on their next ventures. I also congratulate Ayham and Mohammed on their new appointments and wish them success in their respective roles,”he stated.
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