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Meet 10 CEOs behind Africa’s most valuable listed companies

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Stephen Blewett is a telecommunications executive with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. Born in South Africa, Blewett holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Cape Town. He began his career at Vodacom Group, which he joined in 1999 as a Network Planning Engineer. Over the years, Blewett has held various leadership positions within the organization, including Director of Network Planning and Optimization, Chief Technology Officer, and Vice President of Network Planning.

In 2019, Blewett was appointed as the Group Chief Technology Officer and Head of Infrastructure for Vodacom Group. In this role, he oversees the company's global network infrastructure, which spans across multiple African countries and serves millions of customers. In addition to his leadership role at Vodacom Group, Blewett is also a member of the Board of Directors at Vodacom Lesotho, an affiliate company of the South African telecommunications giant.

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