MTN Zambia has named Larry Annetts as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect September 1. He steps into the role at a pivotal moment for the telecom operator, which has been working to accelerate growth across its core mobile and data businesses while deepening its digital transformation agenda.
Zambia’s telecom sector has seen increasing competition and rising demand for reliable connectivity in both urban and rural areas, putting pressure on operators like MTN to modernize infrastructure and improve service delivery.
Annetts is expected to prioritize digital inclusion initiatives, aiming to expand access to mobile and internet services for underserved communities, while also steering the company’s broader growth strategy in a market where digital adoption continues to climb.
The leadership change comes as MTN Group more broadly pushes forward similar transformation efforts across several of its African markets.