Airtel Africa plc announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya and the appointment of Sunil Taldar, who joined Airtel Africa in October 2023 as Director - Transformation, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 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 Segun will retire from the Board and the Company. As Director - Transformation, Mr. Taldar holds responsibility for leading and overseeing key strategic initiatives aimed at transforming Airtel Africa's business and operations.

Mr. Taldar has more than 30 years' business management experience in the FMCG and Telecommunications sectors, including 15 years' experience as a member of the Bharti Airtel Management Board, where he was Director, Market Operations. Following his retirement from Airtel Africa, Mr. Ogunsanya will also be available to advise the Chairman, the Airtel Africa Board and Chief Executive Officer for a 12-month period.