Airtel Africa Plc CEO, Ogunsanya to retire, Taldar named as successor

Airtel Africa Plc announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, effective from July 1, 2024. Ogunsanya, who has been with Airtel since 2012, served as the CEO of the Nigeria Operations for nine years before being appointed as the CEO of the Group in 2021. He played a pivotal role in maintaining double-digit revenue growth and introducing innovative products across the continent.

Following his retirement, Ogunsanya will become the inaugural Chair of the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation, an independent legal entity focused on sustainability initiatives, digital inclusion, financial inclusion, access to education, and environmental protection.

Sunil Taldar, appointed as Managing Director and CEO, will succeed Ogunsanya. Taldar, who joined Airtel Africa in October 2023 as Director of Transformation, will undergo a transition period working alongside Ogunsanya. He will be appointed as an Executive Director on the Board and assume the role of CEO on July 1, 2024, after which Ogunsanya will retire from the company.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Airtel Africa Plc, expressed gratitude to Ogunsanya for his contributions and welcomed Taldar, emphasizing his industry experience, strategic vision, customer focus, and proven record of delivery.

Ogunsanya stated, “Now is the right time for me to handover to a new leader who can build on Airtel Africa’s strengths and deliver on the significant opportunities ahead as I pursue my renewed interest in the empowerment of Africans through digital and financial inclusion in a different capacity.”