MTN Eswatini's CEO, Wandile Mtshali, to Depart After Five Years; Jerry J. Soko Installed as Interim CEO
MTN Group Announces Leadership Changes
The telecommunications giant, MTN Group, has announced a change in leadership effective from 1 November 2025. Jerry J. Soko, currently the General Manager of Commercial and Operations for Southern and East Africa, will serve as the Interim CEO of MTN Group.
Jerry Soko's appointment comes as Wandile Mtshali, the current CEO of MTN Eswatini, prepares to leave the role on 31 October 2025 to pursue new opportunities outside the company. Mtshali, who has a 25-year career at MTN, has led MTN Eswatini to several milestones, including being recognized for having the best network and boasting a top Net Promoter Score.
Under Mtshali's tenure in Eswatini, MTN Eswatini also received various industry certifications. The company's success under his leadership has not gone unnoticed, with Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, expressing gratitude towards Mtshali's leadership.
As for the MTN Group leadership more broadly, Ferdi Moolman is appointed CEO of MTN South Africa starting 1 November 2025. This is a regional CEO role, not the group CEO position. Mupita remains the Group President and CEO under the announced structure effective from November 2025.
The company is currently searching for a permanent successor to replace Mtshali as CEO. MTN Group is looking forward to continued growth under Soko's interim leadership. The details of Soko's tenure and achievements within MTN are not specified in the provided information.
In summary:
- Jerry J. Soko will serve as Interim CEO of MTN Group effective 1 November 2025.
- Wandile Mtshali, currently CEO of MTN Eswatini, will leave the role on 31 October 2025 to pursue new opportunities.
- Ferdi Moolman is appointed CEO of MTN South Africa starting 1 November 2025.
- Ralph Mupita remains the Group President and CEO.
- The company is currently searching for a permanent successor to replace Mtshali as CEO.
- MTN Group is looking forward to continued growth under Soko's interim leadership.
In light of the announced leadership changes at MTN Group, effective November 1, 2025, Jerry J. Soko, currently the General Manager of Commercial and Operations for Southern and East Africa, will step into the role of Interim CEO. Meanwhile, Wandile Mtshali, currently serving as the CEO of MTN Eswatini, is set to depart on October 31, 2025, to explore new career opportunities outside the company. MTN South Africa will be helmed by Ferdi Moolman, appointed as its CEO, also starting November 1, 2025. Despite these changes, Ralph Mupita retains his position as Group President and CEO under the announced structure. Concurrently, MTN Group is actively seeking a permanent successor to replace Mtshali as CEO, while expressing optimism about continued growth under Soko's interim leadership.
