MTN Group has announced the
appointment of Marina Madale as Group Executive: Sustainability & Shared
Value, effective 1 September 2023. Prior to this, Marina served as the General
Manager: Sustainability and Shared Value, MTN Group.
In her new role, she will be responsible for setting the
strategic direction for the management of Sustainability and Shared Value and
the work of our foundations across MTN Group markets.
Marina has a wealth of experience across multiple
sectors globally, including oil & gas, energy, banking, and property
development across multiple countries such as Qatar, Mozambique, Botswana,
Gabon, South Africa, and Australia. She played an instrumental role in the
development of the first of its kind community Local Development Agreements and
Local Content strategy for the oil and gas sector in Mozambique. Before joining
MTN, she held various senior roles at Sasol.
Among her notable achievements within MTN, Marina
pioneered the development of the Group’s science-based targets towards net-zero
emissions, MTN’s first-ever Digital Human Rights Transparency report, and first
ever pan-African MTN Skills Academy.
“Marina’s deep
understanding of sustainability and shared value has been a cornerstone in
aligning MTN’s commitments and programmes with global best practices with
African realities. Her exceptional execution and significant contributions have
elevated our group-wide strategy and strengthened our commitment to responsible
business. As we continue to navigate an evolving landscape, Marina’s leadership
will be pivotal in fulfilling our promise to stakeholders and communities alike,”
said Nompilo Morafo, MTN Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs
Officer.
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.