Taldar, who will assume the role of the managing director and chief executive of the group from July 1, joined the Africa group in October 2023 as Director, Transformation.

Airtel Africa, the wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has appointed Sunil Taldar as the chief executive officer of its operations.

The development comes with the telecom major announced the retirement of the current chief executive Olesegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, with effect from July 1.

Taldar, who will assume the role of the managing director and chief executive of the group from July 1, joined the Africa group in October 2023 as Director, Transformation.

“The Board is delighted to appoint Sunil Taldar as the Group’s next chief executive officer. His industry experience, strategic vision, constant customer focus and proven record of delivery will enable him to deliver our strategic objectives and to lead the Group in the next stages of its development,” Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of Airtel Africa said in a statement.

Source: Telecom ET