MTN Group honours Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola as CEO of the Year at GLG in South Africa

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

MTN Group has named Karl Olutokun Toriola as its CEO of the Year, recognising his outstanding leadership, vision, and execution at the recent Group Leadership Gathering (GLG) held in South Africa.

Dr. Toriola received the award from his peers and the MTN Group leadership team, marking a significant endorsement of his transformational leadership style and consistent delivery of results across the business. The recognition reflects his strong commitment to performance, people-centric leadership, and the strategic direction that continues to drive impact across the MTN footprint.

The Group Leadership Gathering brought together senior executives from across the MTN Group to reflect on performance, celebrate excellence, and align on strategic priorities. Dr. Toriola’s recognition stood out as a testament to his ability to inspire teams, execute with discipline, and lead with purpose.

MTN also commended the contributions of the Chief Operating Officer, Ayham, and the entire Executive Committee, acknowledging their collective leadership and commitment to operational excellence and value creation.

The Group noted that the award underscores the strength of MTN’s leadership bench and its focus on building high-performing teams that consistently deliver results while staying grounded in people and purpose.