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Independent
non-executive
directors
To promote objectivity
and reduce the
possibility of conflicts
of interest.
Non-executive
directors
(non-independent)
Executive directors
To take charge
of the execution
of the board’s
strategic plans.
Tenure
To ensure that there
is an appropriate
mix of institutional
knowledge and
experience and fresh
new perspectives.
40 – 49
2
50 – 59
8
60 – 69
4
70 – 79
1
11
2
2
Finance
6
Legal
0
General business/
commercial
6
Strategy and business
leadership
3
Telecoms
4
Human
resources
0
Maintain
appropriate
mix
of ages
Majority
of members
If>9
years
review every year
and present to
shareholders for
re-election.
CEO
and
CFO
Appropriate
mix
of skills and
experience.
Category and
objective
Current
numbers
Target
Age
To ensure that there
is young and dynamic
leadership to
complement the
experience and
institutional knowledge
of older directors.
Skills/experience
To ensure that the
board has sufficient
skills to execute
MTN’s strategy.
Years :
members
0 – 3 :
7
3 – 6 :
1
6 – 9 :
3
9 – 12 :
4
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