MTN Group has appointed Mike Silber as its new group executive for regulatory matters, starting April 1, 2024.
Silber comes from Liquid Intelligent Technologies, where he spent five years as the big boss of regulatory affairs. While there, he helped to build Africa’s largest cross-border fiber network and the continent’s largest networked data center.
MTN is excited to have him on board, praising his ability to deal with all the legal and regulatory hoops in Africa’s tech scene. The telco believes his experience will help it boost connectivity and business success across the continent.
Silber seems pumped, ready to use his 25 years of telecom and Internet know-how to tackle MTN’s challenges. He is a South African lawyer who has served on several industry bodies and boards, including those focused on internet governance and education.
Overall, it looks like MTN is banking on Silber to help it navigate the complex world of telecom regulations and drive its business forward.
