MTN Group Limited announced that Sandile Gwala has been appointed as an independent non-executive director effective 1 January 2025. Based in South Africa, Sandile is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of a business consultancy firm that serves both local and international clients. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Information Systems, and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Natal in South Africa.

Previously, he was a group executive director and partner at Deloitte in South Africa, and also worked in its UK and Denmark operations. Sandile holds a non-executive position, and serves on various board sub-committees, of non-profit organisation, Harambe. Furthermore, he was previously an NED at business services industry body, Business Process Enabling South Africa.

Sandile will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in accounting, finance and business performance. The Chairman and the Board look forward to his valuable contribution to MTN's continued progress.