Vodacom taps former Airtel Africa CEO onto its board
Vodacom announced the appointment on Wednesday alongside a wider reshuffle of its board, including the departure of two prominent directors and a planned change in its chairmanship.
Vodacom has appointed Segun Ogunsanya, the former CEO of Airtel Africa, as an independent non-executive director on its board as of October 9, 2026. Ogunsanya's appointment is part of Vodacom's strategic expansion beyond connectivity into financial services and digital businesses. Before joining Airtel Africa in 2012, Ogunsanya held senior roles at Coca-Cola operations in Africa and Ecobank Transnational.
His leadership experience spans over 35 years across finance, banking, telecommunications, and corporate governance. Vodacom also announced a reshuffle of its board, including the departure of two prominent directors and the change in its chairmanship. The company credits Ogunsanya for his extensive leadership experience and his role in driving Vodacom's Vision 2030 strategy.
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