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.

This prestigious accolade was awarded to her at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering gala dinner held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ms Mulinge, who took the reins at MTN Uganda in 2022, expressed her gratitude and disbelief upon receiving the honor. Her leadership has been instrumental in MTN Uganda’s continued success and growth, prioritizing innovation, customer satisfaction, and social impact.

Under her guidance, MTN Uganda has set new benchmarks within the telecom industry.

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.

In addition to Ms Mulinge’s personal recognition, MTN Uganda was celebrated with several other prestigious awards at the GLG gala.

These awards included the Group President and CEO Award, the Million Dollar Award for Best OpCo of the Year, and the Value-Based Capital Allocation Award.

Ms Mulinge’s leadership has positioned MTN Uganda as a market leader and 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.

Before joining MTN Uganda, Ms Mulinge held key roles at Safaricom, including Chief Consumer Business Officer. She was appointed as MTN Uganda’s CEO on October 1, 2022, succeeding Wim Vanhelleputte.

MTN Uganda has seen remarkable growth under Ms Mulinge’s leadership, with a 5.8% increase in net profit and a subscriber growth of nearly 11% to 15.7 million.

Through her visionary leadership, Ms Mulinge has placed MTN Uganda on a trajectory of excellence, contributing to the telecom giant’s growing reputation as a leading brand in Africa’s telecom industry.