Cassava Technologies, a prominent technology leader of African heritage, has announced the strategic appointment of Marco Gagiano as its new Global Head of Connectivity, effective September 2025.
This significant move comes as part of Cassava’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its leadership team and its drive to establish itself as the premier digital solutions provider in its target markets. In his new role, Gagiano will oversee every facet of Cassava’s connectivity business across Africa, which encompasses fibre, satellite, wireless, and wholesale voice services.
His wealth of experience will be critical as the company aims to deliver innovative solutions and improve connectivity across the continent, a vital element for socio-economic growth in the region. Marco Gagiano brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications and technology industries, having worked in various pivotal roles across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
His impressive background includes senior executive positions at industry giants such as MTN, Vodacom, and Vodafone Group. There, he played a significant role in shaping product strategies, steering digital transformations, and driving commercial growth—all elements that will serve him well at Cassava Technologies. “I am excited to join Cassava Technologies and contribute to its vision of becoming a leading provider of digital solutions,” said Gagiano.
“The opportunity to drive connectivity initiatives across Africa is not only a significant professional challenge but also a chance to positively impact the communities we serve.” Cassava Technologies is renowned for its vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure, which facilitates digital transformation across its various business units. These include Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, Distributed Power Africa, and Sasai Fintech.
With operations in key growth markets including Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States, Cassava is poised to make a considerable impact as it provides services to customers across 94 countries, helping them expand and transform their operations. The appointment of Gagiano underscores Cassava Technologies’ strategic vision and commitment to excellence in digital service provision within and beyond Africa. As the company moves forward, it is clear that strong leadership will play an essential role in realising its ambitious goals and continuing to foster innovation in the technology sector.
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