- MTN Group announces the appointment of Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of MTN Eswatini, effective 1 July 2026.
The appointment builds on a series of leadership announcements in the first half of the year, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench as it executes on its Ambition 2030 strategy.
“Under Jerry’s leadership,MTN Eswatini has regained strong momentum, improving performance, strengthening operational discipline, and deepening customer engagement,” said Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and CEO.
“His track record, combined with his understanding of our operations, positions him well to lead MTN Eswatini into its next phase of growth.”
Jerry is a seasoned telecommunications executive and qualified accountant with more than 20 years of leadership experience across the ICT sector in Africa.
He has served as Acting CEO of MTN Eswatini for the past seven months, during which time he has stabilised and repositioned the business for sustainable growth.
His tenure has reinforced the company’s relevance in the market and strengthened trust with stakeholders.
Jerry has driven a focused organisational agenda anchored on network competitiveness, customer experience and disciplined execution.
His leadership has prioritised network resilience and reliability while embedding a more customer-centric culture across the organisation.
He has also strengthened operational efficiency, enhanced cash management, and fostered strategic partnerships that support Eswatini’s broader digital development ambitions.
A strong advocate for people and culture,Jerry has cultivated a high-performance environment grounded in accountability, agility and collaboration, while placing emphasis on leadership development and succession planning.
Jerry brings extensive experience from across the MTN footprint, having held senior leadership roles, including CEO and CFO positions, in Zambia, South Sudan, Botswana and Rwanda.He also serves on several boards in a non-executive capacity.
As MTN continues to evolve from a connectivity provider to a platform business, leadership continuity and capability remain central to delivering on its strategic priorities of connectivity, fintech and digital infrastructure.
Jerry’s appointment underscores MTN’s commitment to developing and appointing proven leaders from within its markets, while leveraging the scale and expertise of the Group to deliver inclusive digital progress across Africa.
