Head, legal and regulatory affairs | MTN
Nana Kofi Asare
Head, legal and regulatory affairs | MTN
Legal team size: 15
How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?
Our approach to managing crises involves looking at the bigger picture by analysing the business’s long-term objectives and identifying ways to mitigate or minimise risks effectively.
Our legal strategy is guided by core values that shape our approach. We are execution-driven, ensuring swift, effective, and results-oriented legal solutions. Collaboration with stakeholders is key, as we engage with key parties to align legal and business objectives. As enablers, we facilitate growth and innovation while ensuring compliance. We strive to provide elegant solutions that are practical, efficient, and well-structured. Above all, we are committed to excellence, upholding the highest standards in everything we do.
In your opinion, what are the main trends that are salient in your country currently?
Main trends currently are from legal perspective managing the constantly evolving and very rapid growth of AI use and how the law is trying to play catch-up, managing cyber-security and data privacy risks in a world where now data is gold.
The main trends from a legal perspective currently involve managing the constantly evolving and rapid growth of AI use, with the law struggling to keep pace. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, regulatory frameworks are being developed to address ethical concerns, accountability, and intellectual property issues. Another significant trend is the management of cybersecurity and data privacy risks in a world where data has become as valuable as gold. With increasing threats to data security, organisations must navigate complex legal landscapes to ensure compliance with stringent regulations while protecting sensitive information.
Are there any causes, business or otherwise, you are passionate about?
I am passionate about sports, reading, outdoor activities such as hiking and helping those in need.