Vodacom taps Ayman Essam as its new chief external affairs officer

Vodacom Group appointed Ayman Essam (LinkedIn) as its new chief external affairs officer, the telecoms giant said in a statement. Essam will now oversee external affairs across all of Vodacom’s African markets, including Egypt, South Africa, the DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Essam has over 20 years of experience in the sector, most recently as Vodafone Egypt’s external affairs and legal director.

What they said: “We are delighted to welcome Ayman to the Vodacom Group executive committee. His deep sector knowledge and proven leadership make him the ideal candidate to strengthen our external affairs efforts across Africa. Ayman’s appointment underscores our commitment to constructive engagement with stakeholders as we continue to deliver on our purpose of connecting for a better future,” said CEO Shameel Joosub.