About

Akinfela Akoni was already a respected telecommunications lawyer when he took up his first in-house role at Airtel Africa in 2006.

Since then he has supported the Indian telecommunications giant’s African subsidiary through significant regional growth and its 2010 rebranding.

Akoni has taken a pivotal role in influencing the strategy, supporting the launch of a range of new businesses. He draws further recognition for his management of internal teams and positive approach to working with the business.