Ralph Mupita
Telecommunications executive
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Ralph Mupita has served as MTN Group president and chief executive since September 2020. [2]
He joined MTN as group chief financial officer in April 2017 after leading Old Mutual Emerging Markets. [2]
Biography
Mupita studied engineering and business at the University of Cape Town. He also completed Harvard Business School’s General Management Programme. [2]
Before MTN, he led Old Mutual Emerging Markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America. [2]
MTN appointed him group chief financial officer in April 2017. He joined the listed company’s board at that time. [2]
He became group president and chief executive in September 2020. [2]
At 27 October 2026, MTN continued to identify him in that role. He also served on several MTN operating-company boards. [2]
MTN reported 317.7 million customers and R115.3 billion of first-half service revenue at 30 June 2026. [1]
Key contributions
Strengthened MTN’s capital position and continued its portfolio simplification. [2]
Oversaw local listings and participation initiatives in several African markets. [2]
Led the group as it reached 317.7 million customers by June 2026. [1]
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ralph Mupita?
He is MTN Group president and chief executive. [2]
When did he join MTN?
He joined as group chief financial officer in April 2017. [2]
When did he become MTN chief executive?
He became group president and chief executive in September 2020. [2]
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Sources
- MTN Group, H1 2026 results: record margin, earnings, cash flow and returns, 2026-08-24. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩
- MTN Group, Ralph Mupita: Group President and Chief Executive Officer. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩