Michael de Klerk, MTN

Nominated

INDUSTRY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

His understanding of the industry’s requirements, as well as the needs of the consumer, allow him to set trends as to where the industry focuses to ensure success in the mobile telecom environment.

With billions of transactions processed under his management, Michael has been a trend setter for requirements in the past and present; and his recommendations, suggestions and influence is an invaluable asset. Understanding all aspects of the requirements he has an unlimited wealth of knowledge at his disposal to ensure this ingredient is available. Building, concluding and sustaining relationships he has ensured that all partners dealing with him have been able to place a large amount of trust in him and the decisions he makes, knowing that their business is in safe hands. Michael has been a fundamental part of the industry and has accomplished many constructive decisions made by MTN in favour of the members. He has also assisted and consulted for members with the way forward in successfully continue their business in line with the revolutionised changes in the networks technical aspects. With this in mind Michael has show the qualities required for this award, Leadership, Impact, Presence and Diversity.