Uche Ofodile is an award-winning Chief Executive Officer with more than 15 years of experience in C-level roles. Known as a brilliant business strategist and champion of people, she has been the driving force behind transformative change in blue-chip multinational companies across Africa. Repeatedly, she has revitalized struggling organizations with refreshed strategies and growth agendas that serve shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.

Currently, Uche is the CEO of MTN Benin, the country’s#1 telecommunications provider. Under her leadership, the company has navigated through increased competition, pricing pressures, and regulatory complexities to maintain its market-leading position. Her investment in digital innovations and social programs has distinguished MTN Benin as the country’s most forward-thinking provider and further accelerated performance.

Prior to joining MTN Benin, Uche oversaw one of the most difficult turnarounds in MTN history as CEO of Lonestar Cell MTN in Liberia. With a focus on culture change, regulatory advocacy, and innovation, she halted a multi-year history of declining performance and returned the company to the #1 market position.

Previously, as CEO of Millicom’s Tigo DRC, Uche rebuilt the business and positioned the company for profitable acquisition by Orange. Additional experience includes serving as CMO of Vodafone Ghana, building a brand from scratch for the formerly state-owned company to be named Most Admired Brand and secure the #2 market position.

Throughout her career, Uche’s focus on creating strong talent ecosystems has been critical to building business value. She has repeatedly created platforms that champion women and young people, creating unprecedented opportunities for high-potential talent and building strong leadership pipelines.

Uche chairs the Board of Directors for both MTN Benin Mobile Money and the MTN Benin Foundation and serves on the board for the Council of Benin Private Sector Employers. A two-time recipient of the Top 100 Women CEOs in Africa award, she serves on the Expert Council for Africa Women on Board and volunteers as a mentor for 75 x Elles, a UNICEF partnership connecting influential women with girls.