In our today article, Deltapointer will be talking about 10 things you may not have known
about the new MTN CEO, Mr Karl Toriola.

1. Mr. Karl full name is Karl Toriola Olutokun, Popular known as Mr.
Karl ‘the amiable Boss’.

2. Mr. Karl is a result driven leader that people admire so much.
Prior to joining MTN Nigeria, he was the Chief Operations/Regional
Officer for Vmobile Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria) where he wasin charge
of operations. He brought standards, creativity and drive to the
regional team in Vmobile.
He was instrumental to the development of an effective regional
Technical structure, that eventually improved penetration & increased
market share by delivering a quality & available network during his
time there.

3. His Drive: Karl the amiable boss, has his eyes all over the
business/organization and never losses focus on the objectives. HE IS
a result driven boss which earned him the title the amiable boss.


4. Career: Prior to his appointment as MTN Nigeria CEO, Mr. Karl
Toriola was the Vice President: West and Central Africa (WECA) in MTN,
excluding Nigeria and Ghana, a position he assumed in 2016.

5. Position: Mr. Karl Toriola replaces Mr. Ferdinand Moolman as CEO on
19th March 2021.


6. QUALIFICATION: Mr. Toriola obtained a Bachelor of Science in
Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Ife, a
Master of Science degree in Communication Systems from the University
of Wales, and attended the General Management Program in Harvard
Business School. In addition, he has attended several executive
development courses at various institutions including Wharton Business
School, Harvard Business School, Institute of Management Development
and London Business School. He is a Fellow, Nigerian Society of
Engineers (FNSE) and Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria
(COREN) as well as a Member, Institute of Directors.


7 : Duration in MTN: Mr Karl has been a member of the MTN family for
over 14 years and has an intimate understanding of the telecom
business. He has rich credentials. Mr. Karl Toriola is well-suited to
lead MTN Nigeria’s Executive Management team through the next stages
of growth in the years ahead and that is why he was appointed.


8: SCHOOLS HE ATTEND: Obafemi Awolowo University 1987-1994

B. Wharton Business School - 2011
c. London Business School in year 2005 and 2009
D. Harvard Business School in year 2005 and 2008
E. IMD Business School- 2006
F. Swansea University 1995-1996


9: Languages: Languages: He speaks English, French, German and Yoruba.


10 : Awards: He is a Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers

• Distinguished Alumni Award, Obafemi Awolowo University
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• Member, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)


11: Groups He is interested in: He is interested in the following groups:
A. African Chief Executive Officer Business Network

B. Wireless Telecommunications Worldwide
C. Inventors Launchpad - Roadmap to Success: The Largest Inventors Group!

10: Mentor: His Mentor is Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N - Chairman at Heirs Holdings.

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