Speakers

Adil is the VP: CEO of Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies. His mission is to meet Africa’s accelerating demand for data and digital infrastructure, a task he approaches with optimism and determination.

Before taking on the CEO role at Africa Data Centres, Adil was the CEO of EAR & WAR and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, both based in Kenya. He joined the company in April 2017 as CEO of Liquid’s operations in Kenya.

Before Adil began his leadership journey at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, he served as the Managing Director of Airtel Kenya for three years. His 20 years of experience in senior management across Africa, Asia, and Europe, coupled with his expertise in developing markets, leadership, strategy, and operations, make him a formidable force in the industry.

Before joining Airtel, Adil had risen through the management ranks of global telecoms and media company Millicom. Initially, as a Senior Advisor to the Chief Officer Asia in Sri Lanka, before moving to Chad to take up the Chief Executive position and then becoming Chief Executive of Millicom Ghana. Adil completed his MBA from INSEAD and has a Masters in Electronics/Telecommunications from ENSEIRB-MATMECA.