Balesh Sharma named MD of Vodacom South Africa

New Delhi: Vodacom Group has named Balesh Sharma as the managing director and CEO of its newly-carved out standalone South African operating company — Vodacom South Africa. Vodacom, majority owned by Vodafone (60.5 per cent stake), is an African communications company providing a range offerings, including mobile voice, messaging, data, financial and converged services. It has operations in South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya, among others.

Sharma — former Vodafone Idea CEO — has been appointed MD and CEO of Vodacom South Africa with effect from July 1, 2020. He will report to Shameel Joosub, chief executive officer, Vodacom Group.