Cable and Wireless Seychelles Appoints Junaid Munshi as Chief Commercial Officer
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Cable and Wireless Seychelles (CWS), the leading quad-play telecommunications provider in Seychelles, yesterday announced the appointment of Junaid Munshi to a newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO). The CCO will be responsible for Cable and Wireless Seychelles’ overall business growth and innovation across all market segments. He will report to the CEO and be a member of CWS’ senior leadership team. The new position reflects the company’s commitment to strategic growth, innovation, and customer centricity.
Mr Munshi brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the telecommunications sector, having held key leadership roles with Maziv, Cell C, and Vodacom Group in South Africa, among others. His appointment is expected to strengthen the company’s commercial capabilities and to support its ambitions in a rapidly evolving market. The new CCO will work closely with the existing leadership team to identify new opportunities and to deliver enhanced value to customers across the country.
The newly created role comes at a time when CWS is investing in the expansion of its network and the introduction of new services. The company has been working to strengthen its position in the local market while also exploring opportunities in the broader Indian Ocean region. The appointment of a dedicated CCO is seen as a key step in ensuring that the company has the leadership capacity to deliver on its strategic objectives.
Commenting on the appointment, the CEO of CWS noted that Mr Munshi’s international experience and his deep understanding of the telecommunications industry make him an ideal fit for the new role. He added that the company looks forward to benefiting from his insights as it continues to innovate and to grow. Mr Munshi, for his part, expressed his enthusiasm at joining CWS and his commitment to contributing to the company’s continued success.
Cable and Wireless Seychelles has been at the forefront of the country’s digital transformation, providing mobile, fixed line, broadband and television services to residential and business customers. The company plays a key role in supporting the country’s connectivity agenda and in enabling the digital economy. The appointment of Mr Munshi is expected to further strengthen the company’s ability to deliver on this important mandate. Further announcements about the company’s strategic direction are expected in the coming months.
