Ogunsanya’s contribution to Airtel Africa
Ogunsanya joined Airtel in 2012 and ran the Nigeria operations of the telecom and cellular cash firm for 9 years earlier than he was appointed because the CEO of the Group in 2021. With native information of the African panorama and deep distribution expertise he led the corporate in sustaining double-digit income development over many quarters. The corporate claims that Ogunsanya additionally helped Airtel to ship new, progressive merchandise to its clients throughout the continent.
Airtel Africa undertook a number of tasks throughout his time as CEO. This contains the launch of the corporate’s first sustainability technique. Given his deep expertise throughout Africa, Ogunsanya can also be set to turn into the Airtel Africa Charitable Basis’s inaugural Chairman.
Following his retirement from Airtel Africa, Ogunsanya may also be accessible to advise the Chairman, the Airtel Africa Board and Chief Government Officer for a 12-month interval.
Airtel Africa Charitable Basis: What’s it
The charitable basis will speed up the corporate’s dedication to its sustainability initiatives and charitable operations throughout its places in Africa. The charitable basis’s targets will concentrate on selling digital inclusion, monetary inclusion, entry to schooling, and environmental safety. The charitable basis will probably be a separate authorized entity and be impartial of the Airtel Africa Group.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Airtel Africa mentioned: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Segun Ogansanya for his dedication and vital contribution to Airtel Africa plc as Chief Government and earlier than that as Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria, our largest market in Africa.