Mohamed Abdallah Appointed CEO of Vodacom International Markets & Vodafone Egypt
- Mohamed Abdallah has been named Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom’s International Markets division and Vodafone Egypt, with his leadership beginning on June 3, 2025.
- The appointment comes after Diego Gutierrez’s exit in April and is intended to support Vodacom’s objectives for streamlined growth, increased digital access, and regional expansion outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy.
- Abdallah brings over two decades of Vodafone experience since 1998, having led Vodafone Egypt’s significant growth and now overseeing operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
- Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub said Abdallah’s leadership will be instrumental to scaling the international portfolio and embedding a purpose-led strategy across Africa.
- The unified leadership under Abdallah is expected to drive operational excellence, enhance customer experiences, and accelerate socio-economic development in Vodacom’s key African markets.
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Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, with the CEOs of Vodacom DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania now reporting direct to him. Abdallah will continue to report directly to Vodacom Group CEO, Shameel Joosub. Currently serving as CEO of Vodafone Egypt, Abdallah now assumes a broader regional executive leadership role aimed at driving growth and operational excellence…
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Vodacom Group has announced the appointment of Mohamed Abdallah as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt. The appointment is a key milestone in Vodacom’s ongoing efforts to simplify its operating model, drive strategic growth, and enhance customer experiences in line with its Vision 2030 ambitions. Currently serving as CEO of Vodafone Egypt, Mohamed now assumes a broader regional executive leadership role ai…
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