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The Safaricom Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new director.

The Safaricom Board of Directors has announced the appointment of James Ludlow as a new director in the board.

In a notice dated Thursday, August 29, the board disclosed that Ludlow will take over from Francesco Bianco, who exited the board on August 1, 2024.

The new director will serve for a period of one year with effect from August 28, 2024.

“The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Ludlow as a Safaricom PLC Director, with effect from 28 August 2024 for a tenure of one year,” read part of the notice by the board.

According to the Safaricom Board, Ludlow currently serves as the Group Reward and Policy Director-Human Resources at Vodafone Group Services Limited.

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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.

"Ludlow is currently the group reward and policy director of human resources at Vodafone Group Services Limited and is responsible for the strategic design, planning, management and communication of the company's short and long-term reward plans. He also provides remuneration and governance advice to all Vodafone Group entities," the notice further read.

The new director holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pure Mathematics from the University of Wales, Swansea.

Ludlow is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales (ACCA).

On July 25, the Safaricom board announced the exit of Banco and Ory Okolloh, another board member.

“Safaricom wishes to announce changes in the board with exit of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco with effect from 24 July 2024 and 1 August 2024 respectively, following the full board meeting held on 24 July 2024. The Board will announce their replacement in due course,” read the notice.