Sunil Taldar has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa.
Taldar now succeeds Olusegun Ogunsanya, who is retiring after 12 years at the telco.
The decision to appoint Sunil Taldar was endorsed by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Airtel Africa, who expressed confidence in Taldar’s wealth of experience and strategic vision.
Only in October last year did the new boss join the company as Director for Transformation.
As part of the transition plan, Ounynsanya will serve as an advisor to the Chairman, the Airtel Africa Board, and the new CEO for 12 months.
Mittal extended his appreciation to Ounynsanya for accepting these new roles, emphasizing his confidence in Ounynsanya’s visionary leadership contributing to the success of the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation.
“I am pleased Segun has agreed, following his retirement, to assume the new ole as Chair of the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation, where he will bring his visionary leadership to this new philanthropic initiative to advance development and prosperity across Africa,” Mittal said.
Taldar will assume the role effectively on July 1, 2024.