Speaker Bio
Sunil Kumar Taldar is the MD & CEO of Airtel Africa plc, a role he officially assumed in July 2024, following his initial appointment as Director of Digital Transformation in October 2023, reporting directly to the Group CEO. He began leading operations in April 2024, driving strategic initiatives across the continent.
Sunil’s journey with Bharti Airtel began in December 2016, when he joined as the head of the Direct-to-Home (DTH) business in India and became a member of the Airtel Management Board. His leadership and impact led to his promotion as Director – Market Operations in December 2021, where he oversaw key market strategies before relocating to Dubai to lead Airtel’s transformation in Africa.
Before joining Airtel, Sunil built a distinguished career in the FMCG industry, spending nearly 30 years with Mondelez International (formerly Cadbury). His experience spans India, China, Indonesia, and a regional APAC role based in Singapore, across functions such as Sales & Distribution, Brand Management, Marketing, and Media Research.
Notably, Sunil served as Country Head – Indonesia, where he successfully led a business turnaround. Prior to that, he was India Sales Director from April 2011 to July 2015, driving growth and operational excellence.
Sunil brings to Airtel Africa a unique blend of telecom and FMCG expertise, global leadership experience, and a strong track record of delivering transformation and growth. His customer-centric approach and strategic vision continue to shape Airtel Africa’s journey toward innovation and impact.