MTN Group has
announced the appointment of David Behr as its new Group Chief Enterprise
Business Officer, effective 1 July 2025. In this key leadership role, Behr will
oversee the Group’s consolidated Enterprise Business function, which now
combines Converged Solutions and the Group Enterprise Business Unit into a
unified structure. Reporting directly to MTN Group Chief Commercial Officer
Selorm Adadevoh, Behr’s appointment marks a strategic move to enhance MTN’s
enterprise offerings and drive commercial excellence across its markets.
The
consolidation of MTN’s enterprise business units is part of a broader strategy
to streamline commercial operations and improve alignment across go-to-market
channels. By integrating these functions, MTN aims to strengthen synergies,
enhance its capabilities as a systems integrator, and expand its managed
services portfolio. This restructuring positions the Group to deliver more
comprehensive, end-to-end enterprise solutions, supporting businesses across
Africa with next-generation digital services.
Selorm Adadevoh
expressed enthusiasm about Behr’s appointment, stating, “We are excited to
welcome David to this new role as we continue to transform our enterprise
business for the future. With his experience and leadership, we are confident
that MTN will be better positioned to deliver integrated, next-generation
solutions that enable Africa’s progress.”
As Group Chief
Enterprise Business Officer, Behr will lead the execution and growth of MTN’s
enterprise strategy, covering voice and data services as well as advanced
solutions such as IoT, Unified Communications, and Cloud. His responsibilities
will extend across all MTN operating companies, with a focus on expanding the
Group’s product portfolio and reinforcing its expertise in managed services and
system integration.
Behr brings a
wealth of experience to the role, with over 20 years of leadership in
telecommunications and technology. Before this appointment, he served as CEO of
MTN Converged Solutions, where he spearheaded portfolio transformation in key
markets. His extensive career also includes leadership roles as CEO of Liquid
C2 and Cloudmania, as well as Group Chief Product Officer and Group Chief
Digital Officer at Liquid Telecommunications.
A highly
qualified executive, Behr holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a
Master of Engineering from the University of Bristol. His deep industry
expertise and strategic vision align with MTN’s commitment to driving
innovation and inclusive growth across Africa.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
