Archive for the ‘Interview’ category
Q & A with Osamede Umweni, CEO of 70th Precinct
Tell us about70th Precinct Founded in 2008, 70TH Precinct Ltd is one of the leading mobile value added services provider in Nigeria, partnering with content and applications providers across the globe. We are dedicated in providing first class entertainment, informative and relevant mobile contents. 70TH Precinct helps mobile operators, brands and marketing agencies engage their [...]
We are confident that 70% African can be insured, Richard Leftley, President & CEO, Microensure
Richard joined Opportunity International in January 2002 from Benfield Greig, a leading reinsurance intermediary, where he worked as a reinsurance broker responsible for the African account and worked in a team covering the Middle East and South East Asia. Richard pioneered the introduction of insurance products within the Opportunity Network which lead to the establishment [...]
Our services cut through the whole spectrum of internet and data users. ”. ERNEST BROWN – Executive Director, Zipnet Broadband Home
Mr. Ernest Brown an alumni of University of Ghana is the Executive Director of BBH since 2010. He was before the General Manager for Operations. Ernest has a 14years ICT career. A computer systems professional and Software Engineer, Ernest as an ICT policy expert sits on several international and local ICT boards. He is a [...]
We want to address power tariffs; it’s killing operators. Kwaku Sakyi-Addo, CEO, GHANA TELECOMS CHAMBER
Mr. Kwaku A. Sakyi-Addo was appointed the first CEO of the newly-established Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications in May 2011. The Chamber, comprising six international mobile operators, seeks to influence policy and advance the development of the telecoms industry in Ghana. Until his appointment Sakyi-Addo was consulting General Manager (Communications) of Aqua Vitens Rand, a [...]
African continent still yearning for affordable connectivity- Amr K. El-Leithy, President Middle East and Africa Region Alcatel-Lucent
On January 1st, 2010, Amr K. El Leithy was appointed as President of Alcatel-Lucent business in Africa and the Middle East. In this position, Amr is responsible for overseeing the company’s overall business in more than 65 countries in Africa, and the Middle East region. He is based in Cairo, Egypt, Alcatel-Lucent Middle East and [...]
Ericsson: Preparing for the future of communication
In the widening universe of communication services, contextual awareness will be increasingly important. Operator offerings need to be flexible enough to adapt to various contexts, and operators will need to provide platforms for communication solutions, rather than individual communication services. THE INTERNET CHALLENGE The form and function of modern communication are shifting and expanding at [...]
MTN has the friendliest pricing plan in the market- MR. BOLA AKINGBADE, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria
The journey in the lift was brief. Also, in moments I was ushered into the warm and beautiful office of the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Bola Akingbade. Seated, he was, at the head of the table, looking at the dailies. He was dressed in a simple T-Shirt and a pair of jeans [...]
Samsung Drives Innovation- Managing Director Samsung West Africa, Idorenyen Enang
Something that attracts you to Idorenyen Enang the helmsman at Samsung West Africa is his smile. The marketing guru and an unrepentant optimist before his appointment at Samsung, was the Commercial Director of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, in charge of both the marketing and sales division. Idorenyen commenced his career in Elf Nigeria Limited as an [...]
We are committed to bring new technologies to Africa- Essa Al Haddad, Group Chief Commercial Officer Etisalat Group
The dynamic Group Chief Commercial Officer for the Etisalat Group (GCCO),Essa Al Haddad has worked with Etisalat for over 25 years, beginning his career in the network planning section of the engineering department. He moved through project implementation, technical strategy development until finally heading the engineering department as Executive Vice President Engineering. His recent appointment [...]
Our success is driven by our values of empowering people- Philip Sowah, Managing Director, Airtel Ghana
Vision says it all. That is the story of Philip Sowah, the Managing Director, Airtel Ghana. Tenacious and brilliant Phillip prior to joining Airtel Ghana was the Chief Officer of Onetouch (now Vodafone Ghana) where he championed its aggressive expansion from 160,000 to 1.3 million subscribers. Philip has more than two decades Senior Management experience [...]
