Mobile operator MTN appoints outgoing ICASA CEO Willington Ngwepe as Chief of Staff

MTN South Africa has moved swiftly to appoint a chief of staff as they named outgoing ISASA CEO Willington Ngwepe. 
 
Ngwepe has been announced by the mobile telecom operator in a statement but he will resume his duties on the first of October this year. 

According to ITWeb, the mobile operator announced the news on Tuesday and Ngwepe’s appointment is aimed at bringing about positive changes in the company. 
 
His tenure with ICASA is set to run until 15 October, as per the regulator’s announcement of his departure. 
 
Earlier this month, ICASA announced Ngwepe opted against renewing his contract as the CEO of the country’s telecoms regulator. 
 
Speaking on behalf of the mobile operator in a statement, MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has welcomed Ngwepe to the company. 

“Willington brings with him extensive leadership, technology and regulatory experience that will be invaluable as we execute on our strategic intent of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress,” says MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. 
 
“We welcome him to the MTN Group, where his focus will be on providing advisory, strategic and operational support on specific matters driven directly from the GCEO office.” 

Ngwepe brings wealth of experiene to MTN as he has spent the last five years as CEO but he was ICASA’s chief operating officer prior to that. 
 
He also advised that he is not available to be considered for re-appointment to serve a further term as CEO, having decided to pursue other career opportunities, said ICASA. 
 
Meanwhile, ICASA is yet to announce their new CEO but it s expected that the role will be filled before Ngwepe’s departure. 
 
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