Cassava Technologies Names Marco Gagiano Global Head of Connectivity
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– Cassava Technologies has appointed Marco Gagiano as Global Head of Connectivity, effective September 2025.
– Marco will oversee the connectivity business across Africa, including fibre, satellite, wireless, and wholesale services.
– He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in telecoms and technology across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
– Marco previously held senior executive roles at MTN, Vodacom, and Vodafone Group, focusing on product strategy and digital transformation.
– Cassava Technologies is a global technology company with operations in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.
Cassava Technologies has announced the strategic appointment of Marco Gagiano as Global Head of Connectivity, a move that reinforces the company’s focus on expanding its digital solutions footprint across Africa and beyond. Gagiano’s role, effective from September 2025, places him in charge of the connectivity business throughout Africa, overseeing fibre networks, satellite communications, wireless services, and wholesale voice and connectivity operations. This appointment signals Cassava’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its position as a premier digital solutions provider in key growth markets.
With more than twenty years of leadership in telecommunications and technology, Marco Gagiano brings a wealth of international expertise from roles spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. His career includes senior executive positions at major industry players such as MTN, Vodacom, and Vodafone Group, where he was instrumental in driving product strategy, digital transformation, and commercial growth. His background aligns closely with Cassava’s mission to deliver integrated digital infrastructure and services that support businesses in their expansion and operational transformation.
Cassava Technologies operates a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure, designed to enable digital transformation for customers across 94 countries. Its business units, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, Distributed Power Africa, and Sasai Fintech, deliver a comprehensive suite of offerings tailored to help organizations grow and scale. The company maintains a significant presence in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States, supporting a diverse client base with reliable, innovative technology solutions.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
