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Lanre Kolade
With a proven track record of driving growth and transformation, Lanre brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, spanning Francophone and Anglophone Africa. Before his role as Group CEO CSquared, he was Managing Director of Vodacom Business in Nigeria. He also previously served as Managing Director of Vodacom Business for Africa's West, East, Central, & South-East regions. He has held leadership roles in telecommunication firms such as GS Telecom and Gateway Communications.
Lanre is renowned for his exceptional leadership skills that foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within organisations. He inspires and empowers his team to think outside the box, push boundaries, and bring innovative solutions to clients. He is passionate about cultivating a dynamic, inclusive workforce environment to deliver excellence.
During the course of his career, he has accumulated a deep understanding of the industry’s intricacies and emerging trends. His expertise spans diverse domains from Broadband enabling infrastructure, cloud computing, cyber security and digital transformation. He is a Wits Business School, London Business School, and Obafemi Awolowo University graduate with a BSc in Electrical Engineering/Telecoms.
Beyond his professional achievements, Lanre is proud of his endeavours and commitment to actively support initiatives to bridge the digital divide, promote STEM education, and share knowledge with the industry as a thought leader. He was invited to collaborate with other leaders at the African Leadership in a Digital World Summit organised by the African Digital Academy (ADA) and Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) at the Thunderbird School of Global Management of the Arizona State University from December 5th to 9th, 2022, in Los Angeles and Phoenix, USA.
Lanre is passionate about Africa and firmly believes that increased connectivity and digital transformation can positively affect economic development and growth, especially for the motivated and vibrant youth in all parts of the continent.
With Lanre at the helm, Koltronics is poised for success, leading in innovation and shaping the future; his strategic vision, relentlessness and ability to inspire and lead others make him a true leader in technology.
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