The Chairman of Hormuud Telecom, Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, has been acknowledged because the CXO of the 12 months on the Africa Tech Competition, a prestigious occasion that celebrates the achievements and improvements of African companies within the fields of communication and expertise.
The award was introduced at a ceremony held in Cape City, South Africa, on Thursday night time. Chairman Ahmed competed with the leaders of 4 different distinguished firms in Africa: Orange Egypt, Vodacom Group, Sasfin Financial institution, and African Financial institution.
The CXO of the 12 months award honors the chief who has demonstrated distinctive management, imaginative and prescient, and technique in driving the expansion and success of their group, in addition to contributing to the event of the African continent.
Chairman Ahmed has led Hormuud Telecom to change into the biggest telecommunications firm in Somalia, with over 4 million prospects and 12,000 workers. Beneath his management, Hormuud Telecom has additionally performed a significant position within the financial growth of Somalia, creating jobs, connecting folks, and enhancing the lives of the society.
Hormuud Telecom has additionally been on the forefront of innovation and social accountability, providing a spread of companies akin to cellular cash, e-commerce, well being, schooling, and agriculture. The corporate has additionally received a number of international awards, such because the GSMA Cell Cash Award, the World Cell (GLOMO) Award, and the Altering Lives Award, for its excellent efficiency and impression.
Chairman Ahmed expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the award, saying that it was a recognition of the laborious work and dedication of the Hormuud Telecom group, in addition to the resilience and potential of the Somali folks.
He additionally mentioned that he was proud to signify Somalia and Africa on the worldwide stage, and that he hoped to encourage different African entrepreneurs and innovators to pursue their goals and ambitions.
The Africa Tech Competition is an annual occasion that brings collectively hundreds of members from throughout the continent and past, to showcase the newest tendencies and alternatives within the African tech ecosystem. The occasion additionally options numerous awards, such because the AfricaCom Awards, the AfricaTech Awards, and the CXO of the 12 months Award, to have fun the excellence and achievements of the African tech trade.
