Airtel Africa has appointed Sunil Taldar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, effective July 1, 2024.

He replaces Olusegun Ogunsanya, who is retiring after 12 years at the telecommunication company.

Only in October last year did the new boss join the company as Director for Transformation.

“Following a transition period, Mr. Taldar will be appointed to the Board as an Executive Director and assume the role of CEO on 1 July 2024, at which time Mr. Ogunsanya will step down from the Board and retire from the company.” Airtel Africa Chair Sunil Bharti Mittal