Vodacom appoints former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to board

Vodacom Group has appointed Segun Ogunsanya, the former CEO of Airtel Africa, to its board of directors as an independent non-executive director. Ogunsanya is scheduled to join the board on October 9, 2026, succeeding Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, who will retire on October 8, 2026.

Ogunsanya brings extensive leadership experience across finance, banking, telecommunications, and consumer goods. He previously led Airtel Africa from 2021 until his retirement in July 2024, having spent 12 years with the operator. His background includes managing retail banking operations across 28 African countries at Ecobank and leading bottling operations for Coca-Cola in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.

In addition to his corporate experience, Ogunsanya chairs the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). His appointment aligns with Vodacom’s Vision 2030 strategy, which places a significant emphasis on the expansion of financial services.