Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu, Chief Technology Officer of AT (formerly AirtelTigo), has been named one of Africa’s 12 Most Influential Telecoms Leaders by the Africa Tech Festival 2025. He is featured in the festival’s annual 100 African Leaders in Tech and Telecommunications report, which celebrates pioneers driving innovation and digital transformation across the continent.
Emmanuel’s recognition highlights his visionary leadership and technical expertise. At AT Ghana, he has championed the expansion of 4G and the rollout of Multi-Operator Core Networks (MOCN) and national roaming—key advancements improving connectivity in underserved areas.
Previously, he served as AT’s Director of Network Planning (2020–2022), where he led a major network integration project. His earlier work at Tigo Ghana included overseeing the first-ever Airtel-Tigo network merger—an industry first in Africa. His career also spans senior roles at Vodafone Ghana, Ericsson, and Huawei.
In a LinkedIn post, Emmanuel thanked his Networks Team, writing: “I am greatly humbled by this recognition… Let’s continue to push boundaries together.”
The Africa Tech Festival praised the honorees as “catalysts for inclusive growth and innovation.” AT Ghana called the award a shared success, saying, “Leadership is never a solo journey.”
This accolade places Emmanuel among a distinguished group shaping Africa’s digital future and reflects AT Ghana’s commitment to inclusive connectivity and innovation.
Source: My Joy Online
