Cynthia Karuri-Kropac Exits Safaricom After Brief Tenure
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac, formerly Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, has departed from the Kenyan telecommunications giant, according to Business Tech Kenya. This marks the end of her tenure, during which she was tasked with driving growth within Safaricom’s enterprise sector. Her experience, honed over decades in the telecommunications industry, was expected to bring significant impact to East Africa’s leading telco.
Career and Impact at Safaricom
Cynthia Karuri-Kropac joined Safaricom on September 1, 2022. Her appointment followed a notable career at AT&T, a leading US telecommunications firm, where she held a variety of leadership positions for 19 years. Her final role at AT&T was Senior Director, Enterprise Mobile and IoT Technologies from 2019 until June 2022. Karuri-Kropac succeeded Kris Senanu as Chief Enterprise Business Officer, bringing her extensive expertise in business strategy, enterprise technology solutions, and industrial IoT. Prior to her appointment, Joseph Wanjohi temporarily led the Enterprise Business team for three months, beginning June 1, 2022.
In conclusion, Cynthia Karuri-Kropac’s departure signifies a shift in Safaricom’s enterprise business leadership. Her arrival and subsequent departure highlight the dynamic nature of the African tech landscape, and the ongoing pursuit of seasoned professionals to lead and innovate within the telecommunications sector.
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