Adil El Youssefi has been appointed the new Managing Director of Airtel Kenya effective April 14 this year.
Youssefi joins Airtel Kenya from the Millicom group in Ghana where he has been the General Manager since June 2012.
He joined the Millicom Group in 2008 as Senior Advisor to the Chief Officer Asia in Sri Lanka.
Youssefi takes over from Shivan Bhargava, who will be leaving at the end of the financial year, having opted to return to India at the end of his contract in Kenya.
Bhargava who has led Airtel Kenya for the last three years will be continuing in the role until he hands over to Youssefi.
Airtel’s CEO for Africa Mr. Christian de Faria, welcomed Mr. El Youssefi on board, saying “We have every confidence tha Amadou is the right person to lead the Company’s quest for further growth in Kenya.
Mr. De Faria added “ I would like to congratulate both Amadou on these appointment and would like to sincerely thank Shivan for his contribution and dedication to our business in Africa.”
AUTHOR: BEN GUMO