Liquid Telecom gets new CEO for Zambia

Communications services and solutions provider Liquid Telecom, has appointed Mark Townsend as CEO of Liquid Telecom Zambia.

Townsend will be directly responsible for the leadership and strategic management of Liquid Telecom’s business operations across Zambia.

Raised in Zambia, Townsend has more than a decade of senior leadership experience with a long-standing career working across the ICT sector in Zambia. His background includes three years as director of Enterprise Business at MTN Zambia and leadership roles at AfriConnect and Vodacom. He joins Liquid Telecom from GardaWorld where he was managing director of its business in Zambia.

“On behalf of the entire team, I would like to welcome Mark and also thank Susan for her tremendous contribution to the business. In just over a year, she established Liquid Telecom Zambia as the country’s leading fibre network and mobile data solutions provider, while also building a strong and stable foundation for continued growth, including the successful integration and rebrand of our retail business, Hai. As we bid farewell and thanks to Susan, I am delighted that Mark has accepted the role of CEO,” said Wellington Makamure, CEO, Liquid Telecom Southern Africa region.

Townsend’s arrival coincides with the company’s next phase of growth – providing fast, reliable connectivity and digital services to more business and consumers across Zambia.