The Chief Technological Officer of AT, (formerly of AirtelTigo), Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu, has been named as one of Africa’s 12 Most Influential Telecoms Leaders by the Africa Tech Festival 2025.

Featured in the festival’s annual 100 African Leaders in Tech and Telecommunications report, the honour celebrates trailblazers who are driving innovation, enabling connectivity, and shaping the continent’s digital transformation.

For Emmanuel, this recognition is more than a personal milestone—it is the culmination of years of visionary leadership, technical ingenuity, and a deep commitment to advancing Ghana’s telecom infrastructure. As CTO of AT Ghana, Emmanuel has led with a bold vision: to extend fast, reliable, and inclusive connectivity across the nation. Under his leadership, AT Ghana has significantly accelerated its 4G expansion, while pioneering the adoption of Multi-Operator Core Networks (MOCN) and national roaming solutions—transformative technologies that have bridged connectivity gaps and enhanced service delivery, especially in underserved regions.

Before stepping into the CTO role, Emmanuel served as AT Ghana’s Director of Network Planning from 2020 to 2022. During this time, he spearheaded one of the company’s most seamless network integrations, reinforcing his reputation as a technical strategist capable of executing complex projects with precision. His earlier work at Tigo Ghana stands out as a major industry milestone, where he led the first-ever network integration between Airtel and Tigo—a groundbreaking feat not just in Ghana, but across the African continent.

Emmanuel’s journey is also shaped by extensive experience across the telecom value chain, having held senior roles at Vodafone Ghana, Ericsson, and Huawei and now AT. This breadth of expertise—across both operator and vendor landscapes—has uniquely positioned him to lead with insight, agility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Following the announcement, Emmanuel shared a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, writing:
“Special thanks to the wonderful Networks Team who do not understand the impossible. I am greatly humbled by this recognition from the Africa Tech Festival. Congratulations to all the great leaders recognized. Let’s continue to push boundaries together!”
His reflects a deep appreciation for the team spirit that powers AT Ghana’s continued success.

The Africa Tech Festival, now in its 27th year, described this year’s honorees as more than industry leaders—they are catalysts for inclusive growth, empowerment, and innovation. In its foreword, the Festival praised these visionaries for “creating jobs, empowering communities, and helping to position Africa as a formidable player in the global economy.” Emmanuel Owusu’s recognition reinforces his role in delivering on that promise—through technology that connects, transforms, and uplifts.

At AT Ghana, Emmanuel’s achievement is seen as a reflection of the team’s shared dedication. “Leadership is never a solo journey,” the company noted in a statement. “This recognition belongs not only to Emmanuel, but to every member of our technical teams whose work behind the scenes drives progress forward.”

With this honor, Emmanuel joins a distinguished league of African telecom leaders whose work is shaping the continent’s digital future. For AT Ghana, it marks another proud moment on its journey to becoming a catalyst for connectivity, innovation, and inclusive development.