Airtel appoints new marketing director

By Standard reporter

Nairobi, Kenya: Airtel Kenya has appointed Mr Charles Wanjohi to the position of marketing director. He previously held the position of group general manager — revenue and marketing at Airtel Africa.

Wanjohi joined Airtel (then called Celtel) in 2006 from Kodak South Africa where he was the business analyst for the Sub-Sahara region. He has also held various roles in Airtel group including business analysis and pricing for the commercial department, setting up the Kenyan operation business planning team as well as group roles in Zain Africa offices.

 Wanjohi has an MBA from Strathmore University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Nairobi, majoring in Finance. He is also a certified public accountant.