This archive report was first published on 5 July 2021.
On July 1, 2021, Anwar Soussa took the reins as the Managing Director of Safaricom Ethiopia, a position he will hold under the guidance of the Board of the Ethiopia entity and Safaricom PLC CEO.
With a wealth of experience in the telecom industry, Anwar has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Prior to joining Safaricom, he served as the Managing Director of Vodacom DRC and Chairperson of Vodacash (M-PESA), a position he held since 2017.
During his tenure at Vodacom DRC, Anwar achieved significant milestones, including crossing the $500M USD in service revenue mark for the first time in 2020. He has also been instrumental in cementing Vodacom DRC as the largest Vodacom operation outside of South Africa.
As the Managing Director of Safaricom Ethiopia, Anwar will be responsible for executing the company's goal to bring about transformational economic and social impact in Ethiopia. He will work towards delivering quality and affordable mobile and internet connectivity, enabling millions of Ethiopians to access quality telecom services.
With a strong background in senior leadership positions at various telcos, including Airtel in Uganda and Chad, MTN, and Digicel, Anwar is well-equipped to lead Safaricom Ethiopia towards a brighter future.
