MTN Cameroon
Armand Nganou has an extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Armand currently holds the position of Chief Information Officer at PwC Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa, a role they began in July 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Strategy and Business Transformation at MTN Cameroon, starting in October 2017.
During their time at MTN Cameroon, Armand led a successful 18-month long business transformation program that resulted in the company's first year-over-year growth since 2015. Armand also played a key role in growing the subscriber base and implemented initiatives to achieve business objectives.
Before joining MTN Cameroon, Armand had a long tenure at the company, starting in 2005 as a Senior Manager in IT Infrastructure & Operations. Armand made significant contributions to the company's growth, overseeing the transformation of its IT infrastructure and operations. During their tenure, they also served as the Acting CIO, ensuring the alignment of IT with the business and the smooth operation of all IT services.
Prior to MTN Cameroon, Armand worked at Syscor, where they served as a System Analyst & Programmer, focusing on developing and implementing healthcare system interfaces. Armand also worked as a Software Developer at Fido Solutions and up2 Technologies, where they contributed to the design and development of web applications.
Overall, Armand Nganou's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, business transformation, IT infrastructure, and software development across various industries.
Armand Nganou holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Concordia University, which was obtained from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Université de Montréal from 1993 to 1997. In addition to their formal education, Armand has also obtained certifications in "Creating Your IT Strategy" from LinkedIn in 2016 and an ITIL certification from Pink Elephant South Africa.
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MTN Cameroon (MTNC) is a subsidiary of the MTN Group created on 15 February 2000, following the acquisition by MTN International of the first mobile operator in Cameroon, CAMTEL Mobile. In 19 years of activity, MTN Cameroon has imposed itself as the leader of the electronic communications market in Cameroon, and essential partner of the socio-economic growth of Cameroon. • Since its creation, MTN Cameroon has massively invested in the construction of a 2G,3G and 4G network which is today the most robust and extensive in the country, and even in the Central African sub-region. The extension of this network enables MTN to cover roughly 93% of the population of Cameroon, and have redundant presence as well as an uninterrupted service in all the agglomerations of over 50 000 inhabitants. • MTNC plays a major role in the Cameroonian economy, and is one of the biggest private investors of the country (roughly USD 1.5 billion invested since 2000). MTN is also among the biggest contributors to State revenues in terms of taxes and customs duties paid. The investments realised by MTN Cameroon have contributed towards the growth of over a thousand SME partners and vendors of the company. Amongst the essential investments of MTN, conspicuously features the connection of Cameroon to the WACS sub-marine cable, strategic tool that enables countries nowadays to access cost-effective and abundant high-speed internet. • Since the year 2000, MTN Cameroon has created on average 74 new direct jobs each year being an overall of over a thousand direct jobs of which 40% are occupied by women. In addition, the dynamism of its activity provides daily income to about 200, 000 families. • In 2005, MTN created the very first corporate foundation in Cameroon to which 1% of its profit after tax is allocated. This Foundation contributes to the welfare of communities by working in the areas of health, community development and education.