Outgoing Chief Executive Officer for Airtel Africa, Segun Ogunsanya, has been named winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024.
The awards are a flagship annual recognition event run by Africa Leadership Magazine (ALM) aimed at honoring exceptional corporate practice and outstanding achievers in Africa’s business landscape and private sector. The awards showcase Africa’s businesses and leaders, celebrating exemplary business leadership on the continent.
Ogunsanya will be presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award at a special ceremony during the 9th ALM Africa Summit, taking place next month at the UK House of Lords.
The outgoing Chief Executive Officer will retire from Airtel Africa on 1 July 2024 said he felt honored and humbled by the recognition.
“I am truly humbled by this recognition alongside such other distinguished Africans. It truly belongs to all those who have been on the journey with me at various times. My career has been focused on serving the needs of people across the continent, most recently through enhanced digital and financial inclusion. I remain determined to help make Africa a better place for its people, and hope my journey inspires the next generation of Africa’s business leaders”, he said.
Ogunsanya’s landmark contributions towards advancing Africa’s socio-economic growth and development include his 12-year career at Airtel Africa.
And on his part, Chairman of the African Leadership Organization and Publisher of the African Leadership Magazine Dr. Ken Giami said the award is sign of excellence to the winners.
“Our award winners exemplify the spirit of innovation, resilience and excellence driving growth and development across the continent’, he said.
Before joining Airtel Africa in 2012, he held leadership roles at Coca-Cola Bottling operations in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya. He is an electronics engineer and a chartered accountant.
