South African mobile Company Cell C has announced that effective from the 1st of March 2019, its CEO, Jose Dos Santos will step down. They will announce an interim CEO soon. Cell C is a mobile service operator in South Africa.
Jose Dos Santos will take over as a consultant offering strategic advice to the Chairman of the Cell C Board. He will be in the delivery of Cell C strategic intent. This includes reshaping Cell C’s debt to make sure the company is sustained. An interim CEO will take over until a permanent appointment is announced.
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Cell C is a mobile operator in South Africa that launched in November 2001 after Vodacom and MTN launched in 1994. They grew their subscribers from 9 million in 2012 to 20 million in 2015. They also offer 2G, 3G and roaming services to all their subscribers.
Kuben Pillay Cell C, Chairman said “We would like to thank Jose for his tireless work over the past six years, of which five of those have been at the helm of this company. He has successfully led Cell C through some of its toughest times, and spearheaded the recapitalisation of the business. He has been a passionate and visionary leader and we know that he will apply the same vigour in his new role.”
“Cell C has a very experienced leadership team that will continue to execute on the company’s business plan. On behalf of the Board, management and staff, we wish Jose great success in his new role and thank him for his time as CEO,” says Pillay.
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