Vodacom Strengthens Leadership with Experienced Telecom Executive

Vodacom has announced the appointment of Segun Ogunsanya, former CEO of Airtel Africa, as an independent non-executive director. This move signals the company’s commitment to its Vision 2030 strategy and expansion beyond traditional telecommunications.

Ogunsanya brings over three decades of leadership experience across various sectors including finance, banking, and telecommunications. Prior to his retirement in July 2024, he steered Airtel Africa as Group CEO, overseeing operations in 14 countries and leading the company’s financial services growth.

This appointment comes at a pivotal time for Vodacom, which is actively repositioning itself as an African technology powerhouse rather than solely a mobile network operator. The company’s international markets, Safaricom subsidiary, and expanding fintech offerings already account for significant portions of its revenue.

Board Reshuffle Underway

The addition of Ogunsanya coincides with broader changes on Vodacom’s board:

• Current Chairman Saki Macozoma will retire in July 2027 after a decade of service, having overseen the implementation of Vision 2025 and the launch of Vision 2030
• Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO of Naspers, will also step down in October 2026
• Khumo Shuenyane is set to succeed Macozoma as Chairman from July 2027

These changes reflect Vodacom’s evolution and the need for experienced leadership to navigate new opportunities in financial technology, digital services, and broader tech innovation across Africa.