? Airtel Nigeria Welcomes Dinesh Balsingh as New CEO ?

Key Highlights:

1. Leadership Transition

• Dinesh Balsingh has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airtel Nigeria.

• This transition follows the end of Carl Cruz’s tenure, with Cruz returning to his home country, The Philippines, in October 2024.

2. Effective Date and Role Expansion

• Balsingh’s new role became effective on November 1, 2024.

• He also joins the Airtel Africa Group’s Executive Council, solidifying his leadership within the company.

3. Rich Telecoms Experience

• With a career spanning 24 years in the telecommunications industry, Balsingh brings a wealth of expertise.

• He holds an MBA from the Thiagarajar School of Management and has served in leadership roles across markets in India, Nigeria, and Tanzania.

4. Airtel Journey

• Joined Airtel Nigeria as Marketing Director in 2013 and later became Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in 2018.

• Appointed CEO of Airtel Tanzania in 2022, where he drove record growth through strategic pricing and disciplined execution.

5. CEO’s Statement

• Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar emphasized Balsingh’s deep market knowledge and ability to drive growth:

“Balsingh’s strong operational execution and understanding of the Nigerian market will support our corporate purpose of transforming lives across Nigeria.”

Why This Matters ?

Balsingh’s return to Nigeria signals Airtel’s commitment to leveraging proven leadership and market expertise to maintain its competitive edge in the telecom sector.