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Diversity and composition of the board
MTN acknowledges that diversity gives the board the benefit of different perspectives and ideas. We
have a unitary board, consisting of an appropriate mix of knowledge and skills. The board has
executive and non-executive directors (including independent non-executive directors) who represent
a broad spectrum of demographic attributes and characteristics. In the year, MTN adopted a diversity
component which is included in the directors’ appointment policy. The revised policy takes into
consideration various categories of diversity as shown in the graphics that follow. The diverse
perspectives of directors allow for proper strategic oversight as well as robust deliberation during
board meetings.
Since race and gender are important attributes that contribute to a balanced composition of the
board, the board recognises the need to improve the representation of women on the board and
ensuring that an appropriate mix of races is represented on the board.
Gender
To promote an
appropriate balance
in the views of the board
and to improve
the representation of
women at MTN.
Race
To maintain a mix of
race and cultures
representing the
stakeholders in the
various communities
which interact with
the company.
Non-South
Africans
5
Women
3
Black/Coloured
6
White
5
Indian
2
Middle Eastern
2
Maintain
appropriate
mix
of nationalities
Maintain
minimum
of
three
Maintain
historically
disadvantaged
members
> 53%
Category and
objective
Current
numbers
Target
Nationality
To solicit ideas
from various parts
of the world and
provide the board with
a contemporary
and global
perspective.
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