MTN Group has announced
the appointment of Mike Silber, as Group Executive Regulatory, effective 1
April 2024. He joins MTN Group from Liquid Telecom, where he held the role of
Group Chief Regulatory Officer, for five years.
During his tenure at Liquid Telecom, Mike was
instrumental in the creation and expansion of the most extensive cross-border
fibre network in Africa, as well as the continent’s largest networked data
centre operation. These achievements highlight his commitment to enhancing
Africa’s digital landscape and his adeptness in navigating the complex terrain
of legal, policy, and regulatory challenges to drive business success and
improve connectivity.
Lele Modise, Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer
shared: “Mike’s extensive background,
spanning legal expertise and regulatory leadership across Africa and beyond,
makes him a valuable addition to our team. His passion for bridging digital
connections within Africa and with the world resonates deeply with MTN’s
purpose. We look forward to the innovative approaches and insights Mike will
contribute to our efforts in enabling a modern connected life for everyone on
the continent.”
With over 25 years of experience in the
telecommunications and internet sectors, he brings legal, policy and regulatory
expertise of addressing business challenges and finding creative solutions to
deliver business results.
Mike is a distinguished South African attorney, holding
B Proc and LLB degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand. His extensive
experience includes serving on the boards of several industry bodies, such as
ISPA South Africa and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN), and he is an associate of the LINK Centre at Wits. Currently, he also
contributes his expertise to the boards of the Tertiary Education and Research
Network of South Africa and the Public Interest Registry.
MTN Group warmly welcomes Mike to his new role and
anticipates his significant contributions towards achieving the Group’s vision
of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye