MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, has been recognized as the best CEO across all 20 African countries where the telecom giant operates.
Ms Mulinge, who took the reins at MTN Uganda in 2022, received this prestigious accolade at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) gala dinner held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday evening.
She takes over from Selorm Adadevoh, who was then MTN Ghana CEO when he won that prestigious Award in 2023. Selorm has since moved on to the MTN Group as Chief Commercial Officer.
In a heartfelt reaction to the honour, Ms Mulinge expressed her disbelief and gratitude: “See what the Lord has done! What an amazing surprise! I’m still processing.”
Her leadership has undoubtedly been a defining factor in MTN Uganda’s continued success and growth.
Under Ms Mulinge’s guidance, MTN Uganda has set new benchmarks within the telecom industry, prioritizing innovation, customer satisfaction, and social impact.
This recognition follows another major achievement, as she was recently named Uganda’s Leading and Most Admired CEO in CEO East Africa Magazine’s 2024 survey.
Her transformative leadership has won her the admiration of both industry peers and the wider community, cementing her status as one of the most respected figures in the Ugandan corporate landscape.
MTN Uganda on top
In addition to Ms. Mulinge’s personal recognition, MTN Uganda was celebrated with several other prestigious awards at the GLG gala, including:
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- Group President and CEO Award – Y’ello Care: Honoring the profound impact of MTN Uganda’s 2024 ‘30 Days of Y’ello Care’ employee volunteer program, which has driven positive change in the local community.
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- Million Dollar Award – Best OpCo of the Year: Acknowledging MTN Uganda’s steadfast commitment to operational excellence in line with the Ambition 2025 strategy.
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- Value-Based Capital Allocation Award: Recognizing strategic investments that generate long-term, sustainable value for stakeholders.
Ms Mulinge’s leadership has not only positioned MTN Uganda as a market leader, but also as a benchmark for corporate excellence, social responsibility, and sustainable growth.
Her impact has resonated far beyond Uganda, influencing MTN Group’s overall performance across Africa.
At that same event MTN South Sudan emerged winner of the leading connectivity operation award.
