Phuthuma Nhleko

Chairman Tullow

Phuthuma Nhleko is the Chairman of Tullow where he brings extensive emerging markets experience having worked successfully across Africa over the past three decades.

Phuthuma is also the Chairman of Phembani Group, an investment group which he founded in 1994, and is Chairman of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd. Phuthuma is also a non-executive Director of South African downstream energy company, Engen Petroleum, and a non-executive Director of IHS Towers, the NYSE-listed Emerging Markets Telecom Infrastructure Provider.

Previously, Phuthuma was Chief Executive of MTN Group, the leading pan-African telecommunications company, from 2002 to 2011. During his time with MTN, the Group grew rapidly in Africa and the Middle East, gaining over 185 million subscribers to become one of the largest listed companies in Africa. In 2013, Phuthuma returned to MTN as a non-executive Director and Chairman until 2019. This included a period as Executive Chairman from 2015 to 2017. He remained part of the international advisory board for the business until August 2021. After stepping down as Chief Executive of MTN in 2011, Phuthuma was a non-executive Director at BP plc (2011–16) and Anglo-American plc (2011–15). He also served previously on the Boards of Nedbank and Old Mutual in South Africa.

AOW 2023 Programme Sessions

FIRESIDE CHAT: Key Industry Trends and Outlook in Finance and Energy

A Q&A with Africa’s thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy.
Africa’s strategies to build a high-energy future are as diverse as the continent but all share one common challenge: access to capital. In today’s world, accessing cheap financing requires true ingenuity and competitiveness while balancing local priorities with global scrutiny. In this Q&A, we bring you the perspectives from Africa’s most influential thought leaders shaping the future of finance and energy.

Interviewer: David Parkinson, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie

Tuesday 10 October 11:00 - 11:30 Stage A

Plenary

Add to calendar 10/10/2023 11:00 10/10/2023 11:30 FIRESIDE CHAT: Key Industry Trends and Outlook in Finance and Energy

Interviewer: David Parkinson, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie

Stage A Africa/Johannesburg

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