LONDON, United Kingdom – July 17, 2024
At the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024, Dr. Olusegun (Segun) Ogunsanya, a former Group CEO of Airtel Africa PLC, received the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award from the prestigious, Dr. Ogunsanya is acknowledged for his extraordinary leadership and strategic acumen, which have made a substantial impact on the African telecoms sector.
Dr. Segun Ogunsanya’s illustrious career is marked by his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. As the former Group CEO of Airtel Africa PLC and the only Black CEO of a FTSE 100 company on the London Stock Exchange, he propelled the company to unprecedented financial success. Segun’s journey with Airtel Africa began in 2021 when he assumed the role of Managing Director and Group CEO. Under his stewardship, the company achieved a milestone $5 billion in revenue. His strategic initiatives and innovative approaches bolstered market share and operational efficiency, firmly establishing Airtel Africa as a telecommunications leader across the continent.
Before his tenure at Airtel Africa, Segun served as the Managing Director and CEO of Airtel Nigeria from 2012 to 2021. During this period, he expanded the network’s footprint, driving substantial growth in customer base and revenue. His deployment of cutting-edge technologies and customer-centric strategies elevated service standards and set new benchmarks within the industry.
The African Business Leadership Awards is renowned for celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and economic impact across the continent. These awards spotlight individuals, companies, and institutions that exemplify outstanding corporate practices and leadership, aligning with the magazine’s tradition of highlighting the often-overlooked aspects of Africa’s business and leadership landscape.
The award ceremony was a highlight of the ALM Africa Summit London 2024, a premier platform for high-level networking, collaboration, and the formation of strategic partnerships aimed at addressing challenges and driving transformative change in Africa. Established in 2016, the summit showcases innovative projects and best practices that align with the continent’s development goals.
The 2024 edition of the African Leadership Magazine Africa Summit, themed “Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities,” provided a strategic platform for leaders to discuss sustainable development pathways. Esteemed speakers at the summit included The Right Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives; Dr. Olavo Correia, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance of Cape Verde; The Right Hon. Lord Dollar Popat, UK House of Lords Member & Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda, Uganda & DRC; and H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy & Finance of Madagascar. These leaders, along with other distinguished guests from Africa, the UK, and Europe, convened to discuss key issues affecting Africa’s economic and business landscape.
About Airtel Africa PLC
Airtel Africa PLC is a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa. The company offers a comprehensive suite of telecommunications solutions, including mobile voice and data services, mobile money, and enterprise services. Under the leadership of Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa has achieved significant milestones in revenue growth, market expansion, and technological innovation.
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organization in the UK (Company No. 07435198), presents Africa’s narrative from an authentic perspective to a global audience. Since its launch in August 2008, it has become a leading pan-African publication on leadership, reaching international investors, business executives, policymakers, and multilateral agencies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the US.
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