Teleco-giant, MTN, has announced the appointment of Uche Ofodile as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lonestar cell MTN Liberia.
An early career in marketing, advertising, and public relations gave Uche a diverse foundation in the automotive, consulting, higher education, and broadcasting industries.
Prior to her new appointment, she was Africa’s regional head for Facebook’s express WiFi. She comes with over a decade experience in telecoms Industry.
Profile of the new CEO
- She holds a BA degree in Political Science from Ramapo College, New Jersey, USA.
- Diploma in Strategic Marketing from Columbia University Business School, New York, USA.
- Internet Marketing Associate at KPMG from January 2001 to February 2002.
- Corporate Brand Manager Econet (now Airtel) in 2002 to June 2004.
- Chief Commercial Officer, MTS first wireless from 2005 to 2007
- Marketing Director Nutricima 2007 to 2009.
- Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Accra July 2009 till June 2014.
- CEO Millicom/Tigo DRC Kinshasa 2014-2016.
- She was appointed Facebook’s Regional Head, Africa- Express WiFi in 2017.
Lonestar Cell is a telecommunications company based in Monrovia, Liberia. The company owns and operates the largest wireless telecommunications network in Liberia, with over 48% of the market share.
Founded in 2000 by Beirut-based Investcom, the company became a subsidiary of the South African conglomerate MTN Group following MTN’s acquisition of Investcom in 2006.
Congratulation to your our newly appointed MTN CEO Uche Ofodile
Congrats Uche for your appointment and new role. May the good Lord give you wisdom to lead your team in Liberia.
Congratulations my dear sister Uche for your remarkable appointment as CEO Lonestar MTN Liberia. Am very happy and proud of you. I wish you God guidance and protection. Amin. Congratulations