Ben Dowd on LinkedIn: #partnership #growth #nigeria #africa (2024)

Ben Dowd

Group Chief Commercial Officer at Lebara, ex CEO of Onecom and Telefonica O2 UK exec Board (10 years)

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Exciting news! Lebara is expanding into Africa through a strategic brand licensing partnership with Vas2nets Technologies in Nigeria. With a focus on affordability, reliability and customer satisfaction, Lebara aims to revolutionise the Nigerian mobile market providing exceptional value and service. Congratulations to all involved in making this happen for Lebara in particular Daniel Upson and Poppy Weston-Davies #Partnership #Growth #Nigeria #Africa

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Sarah Mills

Head of Wholesale Connectivity and Mobile, Vodafone UK

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Great news and a huge well done to Ben and team. Lebara is certainly trail blazing, and so important to see the focus on end customer experience and value

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Darren Buttrick

With a proven track record, an experienced Sales Director covering all aspects of B2B

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Congrats Ben and Daniel and team. Great to see the partnership expanding into new areas.

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Emma Blackley

Specialist in sustainable growth via partnering. Director and Board Advisor, with global industry, Big 4 and advisory investment banking experience, now pursuing a portfolio NED /Board Advisor career

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Congratulations. Partnerships for growth are the future!

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Stefan Schmidt

VP Account Management at Concentrix // Business Executive and trusted advisor with 15+ year’s experience in the B2B Sales and CX industry

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congratulations!

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Gavin Kowalski

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Congratulations Ben and team!

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