Lagos, Nigeria – Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of two directors to its esteemed executive leadership team.
Kemi Ariyo has been named the Director of Information and Technology, while Harmanpreet Singh Dhillon will take on the role of Director of Network Transformation and Planning.
These strategic appointments are expected to usher in a new era of innovation and growth for the company.
Commenting on the recent additions, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Carl Cruz, expressed his confidence in Kemi Ariyo’s extensive experience and highlighted her significant role in driving the company’s digital transformation efforts. He also commended the promotion of an exceptional female leader within the organization.
Furthermore, Cruz emphasized Harmanpreet Singh Dhillon’s responsibility in spearheading Airtel’s network transformation initiatives, aimed at bolstering infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted services for subscribers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kemi and Harmanpreet to our team. Their wealth of expertise and experience will be instrumental in driving our technological advancements and delivering exceptional experiences to our over 60 million users. With their contributions, we are confident that Airtel will continue to innovate, stay ahead, and develop cutting-edge solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs,” Cruz stated.
It is worth noting that Harmanpreet Singh Dhillon boasts an impressive background in the telecommunications industry, with over 23 years of experience and a passion for driving technological advancements. He has held notable positions in organizations such as Vodafone, Nokia, Huawei, and most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at One Airtel in Karnataka, India.
Similarly, Kemi Ariyo brings a wealth of cross-industry and cross-continental career experience, particularly in the IT value-chain. Her expertise lies in providing technical solutions that enhance service efficiency, customer experience, and business profitability. Ariyo’s journey with Airtel began in 2017, after several leadership roles at IBM, where she initially started as a Business Operations Analyst.
Notably, Airtel recently concluded its first round of staff promotions for the financial year 2023/24. This promotion cycle saw the elevation of 20 employees to senior leadership roles, with three of them being women. One of these women even achieved the prestigious position of vice president.
