(Back, L-R: Karim Ndiaye, Barbara Martinson and Kweku Frempong)
(Front,L-R: Kenneth Ashigbey and Fritz Dzeklo)
The new Managing Director of Helios Towers Ghana, Mr. Kweku Frempong, has highlighted the immense importance of increased collaboration between the regulator of the telecommunications industry (NCA), the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the players within the ecosystem.
He made the remarks in the company of other leading executives of Helios Towers (Fritz Dzeklo, Regional CEO – West, Central & Southern Africa, Barbara Martinson -Head, Legal & Regulatory, Helios Towers, Ghana and Karim Ndiaye -Managing Director, Helios Towers, Senegal), when they paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday February 4, 2025.
The occasion was used to introduce Mr. Frempong, who took over as Managing Director from Mr. Angelo Govina, effective Monday February 3, 2025.
On his part the CEO of the Chamber Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey welcomed the new Managing Director and pledged the Chambers’ support, and wished him well as he takes over one of the leading infrastructure companies in Ghana.
During the interaction, which took place at the premises of the Chamber in Cantonments Accra, the group also discussed the opportunities available to improve the ecosystem for all of Ghanaians and businesses, especially as there is a new administration in place, as well as a new sector Minister and NCA Director General.
About Helios Towers
- Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, having established one of the
most extensive tower portfolios across Africa. It builds, owns and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing
services to mobile network operators. - Helios Towers owns and operates over 14,000 telecommunication tower sites in nine countries across Africa and
the Middle East. - Helios Towers pioneered the model in Africa of buying towers that were held by single operators and providing
services utilising the tower infrastructure to the seller and other operators. This allows wireless operators to
outsource non-core tower-related activities, enabling them to focus their capital and managerial resources on
providing higher quality services more cost-effectively.
