MTN’s Fintech business has
appointed Patrick Attoungbre as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN
Fintech Côte d’Ivoire, effective November 2023. In assuming this role, Patrick
will drive MTN’s Fintech business in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant
milestone in the company’s expansion.
Bringing a wealth of experience in the
telecommunications and fintech sectors, particularly within the African
continent, Patrick has nearly two decades of expertise. His previous executive
roles within the MTN Group have positioned him as a highly respected leader in
the industry.
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Dioum, Group Fintech CEO at MTN, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We look forward to working with Patrick as we
continue to innovate and shape the future of fintech in Côte d’Ivoire. His
experience and leadership will undoubtedly drive our success in the market.”
During Patrick’s tenure as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
for MTN Côte d’Ivoire, he played a pivotal role in reshaping the MTN brand and
making substantial contributions to the country’s telecommunications sector.
Over a three-year period, his leadership resulted in outstanding performance,
marked by revenue growth, increased subscriber numbers, and a greater market
share for MTN.
Before his time in Côte d’Ivoire, Patrick served as the
CMO for MTN Cameroon, where he successfully enhanced the commercial function.
Additionally, he achieved remarkable success by launching the mobile money
business in MTN Congo Brazzaville, transforming it into one of the group’s most
thriving mobile money operations.
Patrick is a distinguished alumnus of the Wharton School
at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his MBA. He also holds a
Master’s degree in Logistics from the Institut National Polytechnique FHB in
Côte d’Ivoire.
He takes the helm from Acting CEO, Gedeon Agbe, who
demonstrated exceptional leadership in guiding the team during the transition
period from July to October 2023.