New MD for Airtel Chad

specially around the provision of 3G services for social and business use.

Commenting on the appointment, Airtel Africa's Chief Executive Officer, Christian de Faria said: "I am confident that under Anwar's leadership, Chad will continue to experience the enhanced benefits of telecommunications services amongst its communities. As the new Managing Director, Anwar will be responsible for revamping Airtel Chad's commercial capabilities, whilst building a superior network that will continue offering Chadians a competitive customer value proposition around data, value added services and Airtel Money. I would also want to take this opportunity to thank Salia for his dedicated service to the organization."

Soussa who has had a long stint in the telecommunication industry in Africa joins Airtel from MTN Cyprus where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the American College of Greece and a Master of Science degree in Marketing from Concordia University, Canada. Soussa takes over from Salia Gbane who leaves Airtel on 30 April.