Sonatel Executive and Leadership Team

Cheikh Diop, the Chief Executive Officer at Sonatel, directs the overall strategic vision and operational execution for the telecommunications group. Diop oversees the company's expansion across five West African nations: Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone, ensuring market leadership in fixed and mobile telephony, internet, television, and mobile money services. This leadership role involves driving innovation in digital ecosystems and community engagement initiatives, aligning with Sonatel's commitment to social responsibility. By focusing on infrastructure development and service expansion, Cheikh Diop ensures the group effectively serves its over 42 million customers and maintains its position as a leading operator in the region. The Chief Executive Officer's mandate includes fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and guiding the company through evolving market dynamics to secure sustained growth and impact.

Bineta Beye, the Chief Financial Officer, Guinee (Orange) at Sonatel, manages the financial health and strategic fiscal planning for the Guinean operations. Beye's responsibilities encompass overseeing all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across the region. This role involves optimizing financial performance and resource allocation to support the delivery of comprehensive telecommunications solutions, including fixed and mobile telephony, internet, and mobile money services. Bineta Beye works to enhance profitability and drive sustainable growth within the Guinean market, contributing to the broader objectives of the Sonatel group. The Chief Financial Officer's strategic insights are crucial for navigating market complexities and maximizing shareholder value in West Africa.

Bineta Beye Ndiaye, the Chief Financial Officer, Groupe Sonatel at Sonatel, directs the comprehensive financial strategy and management for the entire West African group. Ndiaye's purview includes overseeing financial operations, capital allocation, and fiscal planning across Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone, ensuring robust financial health and sustainable growth. This leadership position involves managing budgets, optimizing revenue streams from fixed and mobile telephony, internet, and mobile money services, and ensuring strict adherence to financial regulations. Bineta Beye Ndiaye is instrumental in driving financial performance, supporting investment in digital ecosystems, and maintaining the group's market leadership. The Chief Financial Officer's strategic financial guidance is essential for Sonatel's continued expansion and commitment to social responsibility across the region.

Malado Wone KELLY, the Chef De Département Chief Information Officer Office at Sonatel, leads the strategic initiatives and operational management within the Chief Information Officer's department. KELLY's focus involves driving technological advancements and ensuring the robust performance of IT infrastructure across Sonatel's extensive network in West Africa. This includes overseeing the implementation of innovative digital solutions that support the company's diverse service offerings, from mobile telephony to mobile money and data services. Malado Wone KELLY plays a critical part in enhancing the efficiency and security of the group's technological operations, directly impacting the customer experience and business scalability. The Chef De Département Chief Information Officer Office's leadership ensures that Sonatel remains at the forefront of digital transformation within the telecommunications sector.