MTN Group has revealed that Marina Madale will assume the role of Group Executive starting September 1, 2023. Formerly serving as General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Group, Marina's new position will oversee the strategic direction for Sustainability and Shared Value, along with the foundations' work across all MTN Group markets.
Marina brings a wealth of global experience across diverse sectors, including oil & gas, energy, banking and property development in countries like Qatar, Mozambique, Botswana, Gabon, South Africa and Australia. Previously, she played a pivotal role in creating Mozambique's pioneering “Local Development Agreements and Local Content” strategy in the oil & gas sector.
Prior to joining MTN, Marina held several senior positions. Among her achievements at MTN were spearheading the Group's science-based targets toward achieving net-zero emissions, introducing MTN's inaugural Digital Human Rights Transparency report and establishing the pan-African MTN Skills Academy.
Marina holds a Master's degree in Communications from Bond University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.