Irene Charnley is a South African business executive and founder and president for Smile Telecoms.
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Best Known For:Founder and President at Smile Telecoms
Breakthrough:Led the successful bid for MTN’s expansion into the Nigerian telecommunications market in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Irene Charnley
- Full Name: Irene Charnley
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For:Smile Telecoms
- Current Role: Founder and President
- Age: 65 years old
- Date of Birth: May 6, 1960
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clement Charnley
Irene Charnley Age
Irene Charnley is about 66 years old as of 2026. Irene Charnley was born in 1960.
Education
She attended London College of Printing, where she earned a Graphic Arts Certificate in Graphic Arts.
- London College of Printing
- Qualification: Graphic Arts Certificate
- Field of Study: Graphic Arts
Career & Work
Irene Charnley's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Smile Telecoms and MTN Group.
Organization: Smile Telecoms
Role: Founder and CEO
Period: 2007–Present
Details: Mauritius
Organization: MTN Group
Role: Executive Director
Period: 1996–2007
Details: South Africa
Rise to Fame
Irene Charnley gained public attention through Led the successful bid for MTN’s expansion into the Nigerian telecommunications market.
Awards & Achievements
- Businesswoman of the Year — Forbes
Irene Charnley Family & Relationships
Irene Charnley is married to Clement Charnley.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Irene Charnley
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: South African
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 6, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: May 6
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Clement Charnley
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
