Ericsson appoints Nora as Head of West Africa operations

Ericsson has announced the appointment of Nora Wahby as Head of Ericsson West Africa. Wahby will oversee Ericsson’s business within this geography, holding responsibility for Key Accounts in West Africa and attending to common function resources used to gain efficiencies.

Nora’s illustrious career with Ericsson started almost 20 years ago when she joined Ericsson Egypt as a Network and Technology Consultant.

Over the years she garnered valuable experience across several key accounts and positions.

In January 2008, Nora joined the Ericsson Vodafone Egypt account as a Program Manager for the Vodafone Egypt Performance improvement project.

This role within the Vodafone Egypt account evolved over the years, and in 2010 she was appointed as an Account Manager with the telecommunications provider.

Prior to her current appointment, Nora held the title of Key Account Manager for MTN South Africa.

Head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, Rafiah Ibrahim, said: “Nora’s experience in driving our customers’ transformation and building new capabilities in developing markets will allow us to strengthen our long-term relationship with Ericsson’s customers in the West Africa region.

This will be key to build the future of connectivity, drive growth and transformation in these markets”

Nora, who assumed the position, effective from June 1, said: “I am proud to assume this challenging new role and I look forward to further strengthening Ericsson’s position in the telecommunications industry while expanding its reach within the countries I’ll be responsible for.”