MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, has announced the appointment of Wanita Ramsubak as General Manager: Digital Infrastructure Planning and Integration, effective 1 May 2026. Wanita will report directly to Mazen Mroué, the CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure.
Wanita brings extensive experience across the telecommunications value chain, including wholesale, enterprise, fixed, and mobile, with exposure spanning Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. She joined MTN Group in 2018 as Senior Manager: Group Strategy and Transformation and most recently served as General Manager: Technology Infrastructure.
During her tenure at MTN, Wanita has delivered several high-impact initiatives. She led the development of MTN Group’s Science-Based Emissions Target as part of its Project Zero (Net Zero) strategy and supported its execution across the footprint. She has also driven energy efficiency and optimisation programmes across passive infrastructure, while contributing to infrastructure monetisation, TowerCo engagements, and data centre strategy and resilience.
Before joining MTN, Wanita built her career in the TMT management consulting sector at Delta Partners, where she advanced to Team Lead, advising on strategic and operational initiatives across multiple markets.
Wanita holds a Bachelor of Business Science in Quantitative Management, majoring in Statistics, from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, and has completed a leadership programme at the London Business School.
“Wanita’s appointment reflects our focus on strengthening strategic planning and integration capabilities across our digital infrastructure portfolio,” said Mazen Mroué. “Her experience in infrastructure strategy, sustainability, and operational execution will be instrumental as we unlock TowerCo value and advance our Ambition 2030 objectives.”
Bayobab continues to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure provider, leveraging connectivity and technology innovation to drive the continent’s transformation.
