Qualifications: BAcc (Hons) (Unisa) and MBA (Southern Queensland University, Australia), Advanced Management Programme (Harvard), Honorary Doctorate in Management Sciences (Central University of Technology)

Mohamed Shameel Aziz Joosub joined Vodacom / Vodafone in 1994 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at Vodacom Group, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive telecommunications experience having operated at a senior level in various companies across the group for the last 27 years, including Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer at Vodacom South Africa. Shameel holds board positions at Vodacom Group, Safaricom Plc, Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications S.A.E and a number of subsidiary boards across the group. Shameel served on the Vodacom Group Board from 2000 until March 2011, when he was seconded to Vodafone Spain, where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer. Shameel was re-appointed to the Vodacom Group Board in September 2012 after his return from Spain. He also sits on the board of Business Leadership South Africa and the telco industry association (Association of Comms and Technology NPC). He was appointed to the Vodafone Group Exco in April 2020 and is responsible for all its African operations.

Qualifications: CA (SA), Advanced Management Programme (INSEAD), H. Dip Tax, M.Phil

Raisibe serves as Chief Financial Officer of Vodacom Group with effect from 1 November 2020. She joined Vodacom from Nedbank Group Limited where she had been the Group Chief Financial Officer since September 2009. Raisibe has spent ver 26 years in the financial services industry in South Africa and has acquired experience in banking and insurance. Raisibe has previously served as an executive director of Sanlam Limited and prior to that an executive of the Industrial Development Corporation. Her experience spans Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Lending and Insurance. In her career she also served in various Boards of listed and non-listed companies in her executive capacity or a shareholder representative. She has extensive experience in audit committees where her experience includes serving as a member of the committee or chairperson.

Qualifications: Bachelor Accounting Science (BCompt), University of South Africa. Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Senior Executive Programme Africa, Harvard Business School.

Sitho was appointed to the role of CEO and executive director of Vodacom South Africa with effect from 1 July 2022. Prior to this Sitho was the Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania Plc from 1 November 2021 to 30 June 2022. Sitho has previously held various roles at Vodacom including that of Finance Director of Vodacom South Africa , Interim Chief Financial Officer of Vodacom Group and as well as the Chief Financial Officer of Vodacom Group’s International Business. Prior to joining Vodacom Group, he worked for Vodafone Group for more than 6 years holding senior roles within the Group. Sitho has over 20 years finance, management and consulting experience of which 14 have been in telecommunications across both emerging and developed markets. Sitho currently serves on the Board of Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA)

Qualification: CA (SA), MBA (Cum Laude)

Mariam Cassim is the Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and a member of the Vodacom Group Executive Committee. She is responsible for leading the Group’s fintech strategy and driving growth across its financial services and partnerships portfolio.

Mariam has a strong track record of transforming and scaling businesses. During her tenure as Chief Officer of Vodacom Financial Services, she led the turnaround of the South African fintech business into a multi-billion-rand profit centre, delivering sustained growth over the period.

She has also overseen strategic partnerships across the Group, establishing collaborations with leading global organisations to drive innovation, connectivity and financial inclusion. Mariam is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA (Cum Laude) from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

Qualifications: B Admin (University of Venda), Post Graduate Diploma in HR (UCT), MBA (UKZN), and also a graduate of the Vodafone Global HR Excellence Program.

am the Chief Human Resources Officer for Vodacom Group, where I am responsible for driving the organisation’s people strategy across all its African markets.

Prior to this role, I served as the HR Managing Executive for Vodacom South Africa. Since joining the Vodacom/Vodafone family in 2003, I have held several senior HR leadership roles, including a three-year secondment to Vodafone in London, where I served as Regional Head of Organisational Effectiveness & Change and Regional Head of Talent for the Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific region.

As Group CHRO, I have led Vodacom through a sustained period of HR excellence, reinforcing its position as a leading employer in Africa. I have played a key role in strengthening our culture, advancing gender diversity and inclusion, expanding youth and digital skills development programmes, and modernising HR through digital transformation and future-focused ways of working. My leadership has been instrumental in elevating Vodacom’s employer brand and deepening its reputation for people-centred, values-driven practices.

I hold a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Venda, an MBA in Strategy & Human Resources from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources from the University of Cape Town. I am also a graduate of the Vodafone Global HR Excellence Programme.

I serve as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Lesotho and Safaricom PLC. I also sit on the Remuneration Committees for the DRC, Mozambique, Tanzania and Egypt, as well as on the Board of Christel House South Africa. Previously, I served on the UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership Advisory Board and as a Board Member and Remuneration Committee Chair of Vodacom Business Africa Nigeria.

Qualifications: BA Law; LLB: Diploma in Insolvency (cum laude); LLM Corporate Law; Global Executive development Programme (Gordon Institute of Business Science); Strategic Management in Banking (INSEAD, France); Advanced Management Programme (Harvard, Boston); Ethics and AI (LSE)

Anna joined Vodacom as Chief Officer: Legal, Risk and Compliance, in February 2025. Anna is an Admitted Attorney and an esteemed Lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the legal field and in financial services. She has held several high-profile positions including that of Group Chief Legal Counsel and Group Chief Compliance Officer at one of SA’s top 4 banks. Anna has a proven track record in Legal, Compliance, Governance and Risk management across various geographies, including Africa, UK, UAE (lived and worked in Abu Dhabi), EU, USA, and Asia as well as extensive stakeholder engagement experience locally and internationally. She has served on various Boards (including the Nedbank Insurance Cell Captive in the Isle of Man) and Board Committees and is currently a Board Member of the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa, Nedbank Social and Development Fund Board, Vodacom SA Foundation Board and Vodacom Foundation Group Board.

Qualifications: MBA from the London Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

Peter Ndegwa is the Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Group PLC, a leading $3 billion technology company in Africa serving over 71 million customers in Kenya and Ethiopia, and the pioneer of M-PESA, the world’s most advanced mobile payment system.

In April 2020, Peter joined Safaricom as CEO and was appointed to its Board of Directors. He was later appointed a member of the Vodacom Group Executive Committee. Under his leadership Safaricom surpassed $3 billion in earnings in 2025. Peter led Safaricom PLC’s expansion into Ethiopia, where Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC launched in April 2021, and has grown its customer base to over 13 million, with 5.2 million customers actively using M-PESA services as at end of March 2026.

A champion of sustainability and social impact, Peter holds the position of Founder of Safaricom Foundation and is a Trustee of M-PESA Foundation. He has spearheaded major initiatives in health, education, environmental conservation and economic empowerment.

With over 30 years of leadership experience across Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Africa and Europe, he has expertise in business transformation, strategy, and finance operations.

Beyond business, Peter is the Chairman of the National Steering Committee on Drought Response, leading private-sector efforts to mitigate the crisis. In December 2023, he was awarded the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) for his outstanding service to the nation.

In 2024, Peter was inaugurated as the second Chancellor of Meru University of Science and Technology and later received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Management.

Peter holds an MBA from the London Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK.

Before Safaricom, Peter was a key executive at Diageo PLC, overseeing operations in 50 countries across Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and North Africa. He previously served as CEO of Guinness Nigeria PLC and Guinness Breweries PLC, where he led major business transformations.

Earlier, he spent eight years at East African Breweries Limited (EABL) as CFO, Strategy Director, Sales Director, and Board Executive Director, helping double the company’s value and leading the development of Senator Keg, one of Diageo’s most successful innovations.

Peter began his career at PwC, the global consulting firm, where he spent 11 years, honing his expertise in financial strategy and business transformation. His leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the values instilled during his early years, drawing inspiration from his teachers, parents, and the late Dr. Geoffrey Griffin, founder of Starehe Boys' Centre, his alma mater. These formative experiences shaped his unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and purpose-driven leadership.

Qualifications: A graduate of the University of Maribor, is enrolled in an MBA program at IEDC Bled and has also studied at Harvard University, Boston in the United States and INSEAD.

Dejan was appointed as Chief Technology Officer for Vodacom Group and a member of the Vodacom Group Executive Committee with effect from August 2020. He is also a director of Vodacom Lesotho Pty Ltd, Vodacom Tanzania Pty Ltd, and VM S.A (Mozambique) as well as an alternate director for M-Pesa Africa and M-Pesa South Africa. Dejan joined Vodacom from Ooredoo Group where he served as Chief Technology and Information Officer for PT Indosat Ooredoo Tbk based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to this, he has served in senior executive roles for over 20 years in the telecommunications and ICT industry across Europe, Asia and Africa. During this time, he has held several senior executive leadership positions including CTIO at Mobiltel AD, Chief Technology Officer of AMIS Ltd, Cluster Executive Director, CTIO at Vip Mobile (A1) Ltd, and Delivery Manager at IBM CEE in the GTS division.

Dejan holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maribor and has completed several postgraduate programs in Leadership and Telecommunications Strategy from globally renowned institutions, including Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Masters of Political Science, and is a Neurolinguistics Certified Coach, as well as a Certified International Arbitrator.

Ayman Essam is a distinguished expert in legal and external affairs, bringing a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to driving strategic excellence across Vodacom's diverse markets. He is the Chief External Affairs Officer for Vodacom Group.

Ayman's career began at Vodafone Egypt in 2001, where he spent over a decade in the Legal Department, playing a pivotal role in major acquisitions. He later served as a partner at Zaki Hashem & Partners Law Firm (2010–2012), where he led the firm’s transformation and regional expansion. In 2012, he returned to the telecom sector as Legal & Corporate Affairs Director at Orange Egypt, expanding his expertise in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Before joining Vodacom Group, Ayman served as the Director of External Affairs and Legal at Vodafone Egypt since January 2017; During his tenure, he enhanced Vodafone Egypt's reputation as a reliable digital partner for the government, positioning the company as a standout performer within Vodacom's portfolio.

In his role, Ayman is responsible for Vodacom Group's external affairs strategy across its key markets. He reports directly to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, and is a Member of the Vodacom Group Executive Committee

Ayman's previous affiliations include:

• • BEBA (British Egyptian Business Association) Affiliation Member
• • AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce) Affiliation Member
• • Rotary Member
• • CEO Women Board Member

He is newly appointed as member serving in the South Africa–Egypt Joint Business Council (JBC)

Previously, Ayman led key functions at Vodafone Egypt, including

• • External Communications & PR
• • Corporate Sustainability
• • Vodafone Egypt Foundation
• • Public Affairs & Public Policy
• • Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations
• • Corporate Security.

Ayman is known for his collaborative and inclusive leadership style with a proven track record of fostering a culture of sustainability and integrating social contract considerations into business decisions.

Ayman's vision aligns closely with Vodacom's purpose of "connecting for a better future". His focus on creating a positive impact through technology resonates with the company's mission to empower people, protect the planet and maintain trust.

Ayman's deep sector knowledge and proven leadership are valuable assets to Vodacom Group as the company strengthens its engagement with governments, regulators, and partners across the African continent.

Qualifications: (BSc (Honours) Chartered Accountant (England and Wales))

Sean joined Vodacom as Chief Officer: Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Development on 1 October 2022. Sean is a qualified chartered accountant with 30 years of experience in international M&A, Strategy and Turnaround work both as a senior Investment Banker in the UK and South Africa and as CEO of UBS South Africa and Kore Potash, Australia. He joined Vodacom from EOH, where he was responsible for their M&A programme as well as heading up their NEXTEC division responsible for diverse businesses across a range of industries providing solutions that include operational technology, connectivity, power and water, financial services, logistics, staffing and training.

Qualifications: Mohamed holds a BA Degree in Commerce from Ain Shams University 1998.

In his regional role as the CEO, Mohamed Abdallah steers Vodacom’s international markets across Africa namely: Mozambique, Tanzania, Lesotho and the DRC, through leveraging synergies and capitalizing on growth opportunities in each country, in addition to his role as CEO of Vodafone Egypt.

Prior to being appointed as CEO of Vodafone Egypt in 2020, Mohamed Abdallah had held several senior leadership positions at Vodafone Egypt, as Member of Vodafone Egypt’s Executive Committee serving as Consumer Business Unit Director, and Enterprise Business Unit Director, whereby he contributed to shaping the company’s strategic and operational directions over the years.

His vast culmination of experiences and diversified track record of success spanned his career with Vodafone, since he first joined in 1998. With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, spearheading key functions such as Enterprise Marketing, Internet, VAS and Content, Consumer Marketing and Corporate Sales, he excelled in driving substantial growth in innovation and customer satisfaction.

Mohamed also plays an important role in promoting the use of technology for good as he sits on the Board of Trustees of Vodafone Egypt Foundation, which improved the lives of more than 11 million Egyptians in vulnerable communities since establishment. As a member of the Board of Directors of the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), Mohamed leads strategic discussions as part of high-level missions to advance Egypt’s economic landscape, pulling in investment opportunities, as the voice of the private sector. Mohamed also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Banking Reform and Development Fund, launched by the Central Bank of Egypt. In this role, he collaborates with key leaders from the banking and technology sectors to drive innovation, resilience, and development within Egypt’s financial ecosystem, fostering growth and global competitiveness

In his capacity as a member of the Executive Committee of Vodacom Group, Mohamed puts forward his vision of the power of connecting and enhancing people’s lives for a better future, to Africa.

Under Mohamed’s leadership, Vodafone Egypt has been implementing a comprehensive approach whereby financial success goes hand in hand with purpose. He steered this transformative mission towards customer centricity, innovation, and impact for a better today and a sustainable future for all. He adopted a new strategy to enrich customers’ lives everyday through technology.

In addition to the outstanding financial results, the company has, since Mohamed’s tenure, been recognized for its leading role in the digital transformation of Egypt’s vital sectorslike Health & Education.

Mohamed's leadership and impact have garnered significant recognition. In 2026, he was named among Forbes Middle East's Top Tech Leaders of Global Companies. This follows his listing in the Forbes Global Meets Local list in 2025, and the CEO Today Middle East Awards for CEO Excellence and Company of the Year in Telecommunications for 2025.

Mohamed Abdallah holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Ain Shams University, Cairo- 1998.

Qualifications: Master of Economics, University of Nanterre, Master in Business Management, ESCP Business School, MBA exchange program, University of Texas at Austin

MMurielle was appointed Chief Strategy & Commercial Office of Vodacom Group from21 August 2023. Prior to this, Murielle worked for Vodafone Group Plc as Executive Business Director for Europe Cluster markets and Vodafone Business International from July 2021 to 31 March 2023. She has previously also held the positions of CEO and President of the board of Vodafone Romania (2017-2021) and Managing Director of Vodacom DRC (2014-2017).

Murielle has over 25 years of experience in general management, commercial (B2C & B2B), strategy and consulting experience in telecommunications across both African and European markets.