Bradwin Roper has announced his resignation from the position of CEO of MTN’s fintech operations, as he prepares to pursue a new professional venture. MTN has released an official statement confirming that Roper will adhere to the company’s stipulated executive notice period and will officially depart from MTN South Africa at the conclusion of October.
Roper’s tenure at MTN South Africa began in May 2023, and during this time, he has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of the company’s fintech division. MTN acknowledges that Roper’s leadership has been pivotal in fostering a period of robust innovation and strategic expansion, which has further solidified MTN’s status as a frontrunner in the fintech industry.
Charles Molapisi, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Africa, expressed the company’s appreciation for Roper’s commitment and valuable contributions. Molapisi extended his best wishes to Roper for his future pursuits and emphasized the company’s ongoing commitment to spearheading fintech innovation within South Africa.
MTN is currently in the process of searching for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy created by Roper’s impending departure and to take on the role of leading the fintech division into its next phase of development.
Prior to his role at MTN, Bradwin Roper brought with him a wealth of experience from the banking sector, having served as the CEO of FNB Connect, the telecommunications arm of First National Bank, one of the ‘big four’ banks. His expertise in the financial services industry was further enriched by his tenure at FNB, where he played a significant role in leading the bank’s foray into the telecommunications space.
Before his stint in the banking industry, Roper honed his skills in the field of business process engineering at Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company. There, he focused on optimizing and streamlining business processes across a diverse geographical region that included Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. His work at Unilever involved implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity, which contributed to his comprehensive understanding of business operations on a global scale.
Roper’s diverse background, which spans across both the financial services and consumer goods sectors, has equipped him with a unique perspective and set of skills that he brought to his leadership role at MTN’s fintech division. His departure from MTN marks the end of a chapter where his cross-industry experience played a key role in the growth and innovation of the company’s fintech services.
