Vodacom names Khumo Shuenyane as new chair (updated)
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug 12 (Reuters) - South Africa's Vodacom VODJ.J on Wednesday named Khumo Shuenyane as its chair starting July 2027, replacing Saki Macozoma, who will retire after his 10-year tenure.
Vodacom has a self-imposed tenure of 10 years for board members, the mobile operator said.
Shuenyane, who currently serves as the lead independent director, will be appointed as the chairman with effect from July 21, 2027.
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the South Africa CEO of tech investor Naspers NPNJn.J, also retires from the board on October 8, 2026.
Former Airtel Africa PLC CEO Segun Ogunsanya has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with effect from October 9, 2026, Vodacom said.
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Joe Bavier)
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