# Vodacom Group corporate leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vodacom-group-corporate-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-14T08:02:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Vodacom Group is undergoing leadership and governance transitions across its various corporate interests. On August 12, 2026, the group announced the appointment of Segun Ogunsanya, the former CEO of Airtel Africa, to its board of directors as an independent non-executive director. Ogunsanya is set to succeed Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa in October 2026.

Following this, Safaricom PLC announced a restructuring of its own Board of Directors. Effective August 13, 2026, Safaricom appointed two Vodacom Group executives, Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela, to its board. These appointments follow a change in Safaricom’s ownership structure, in which Vodacom’s effective stake rose to approximately 55% after acquiring Vodafone Group’s remaining interest.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Safaricom reshapes board with Vodacom Group executive appointments

Safaricom has appointed Vodacom Group executives Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela to its board, signaling a governance shift following Vodacom’s increased 55% effective stake in the company.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/safaricom-reshapes-board-with-vodacom-group-executive-appointments

### 2026-08-12: Vodacom appoints former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to board

Vodacom Group has appointed former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to its board as an independent non-executive director, effective October 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vodacom-appoints-former-airtel-africa-ceo-segun-ogunsanya-to-board

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