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MTN SA CEO resigns

The resignation of MTN South Africa CEO, Ahmad Farroukh, is effective from 31 July 2015.

6 Jul 2015

MTN SA CEO resigns

The decision is based on personal and family reasons, MTN Group President and CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa clarifies.

Farroukh joined MTN in 2006, with the acquisition of Investcom.

A successor to Farroukh will be announced as soon as the new appointment is finalised.

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