MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Hermann Tischendorf as

our Chief Technology & Information Officer for Digital and Fintech.

“We are delighted to have a seasoned executive of Hermann’s calibre joining our

growing DigiFin team,” says MTN Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer Serigne

Dioum. “He brings the skills and experience that will accelerate innovative digital

and fintech advancements in line with our strategic intent of leading digital

solutions for Africa progress.”

Hermann joins from 4Finance Group, where he was Chief Technology Officer. He

has 30 years of experience in the financial services sector, where he has

occupied numerous senior roles. Hermann brings a solid track record of success

in directing organisational expansion, digital product development, operations

management, IT budget allocation, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

At MTN, Hermann will bring transformation and disruption to our mobile

payment platform and help improve customer engagement, experience,

acquisition and loyalty. He will also be responsible for developing new products

and services, building the nascent ecosystem and scaling up existing revenue

streams.

Hermann holds a Master of Business Administration and a Diploma with

Honours from Karl-Franzens University of Graz, Austria and studied Finance &

Banking at the Anderson School of Management, University of California Los

Angeles (UCLA). His appointment took effect on 1 December 2021.

MTN Group Media release

About the MTN Group

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a

clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We

are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern

connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South

Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading

digital solutions for Africa’s progress.