Don't Fix What Isn't Broken. - Wim Vanhelleputte - S16 Ep191
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Attitude matters more than degrees.— Wim VanhelleputteOur guest for this episode is Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. From nuclear engineering to leading telecom businesses across Africa, Wim has spent nearly three decades learning, adapting, and leading across diverse markets.In this conversation, we explore leadership, adaptability, decision-making, and the lessons Wim learned building businesses across Africa. He shares why leaders must listen before they act, why Ethiopia requires its own approach, and why humility, empathy, and attitude can matter more than qualifications in building a successful career.Abyssinia Remit: https://mcnpkmnf81rz7s-0mxl8ql8p6yz8.pub.sfmc-content.com/wvki4fcnklo?src=Meri&cmp=rmtAmibara Properties: You can reach their sales and corporate consulting teams via the following contact lines:-Line 1: +251 901 69 69 69; Line 2: +251 969 36 36 36 To advertise on Meri:https://meri.et/advertise+251974255555info@meri.et Chapters 00:00 – Intro03:38 – Origin Story: From Nuclear Plants to African Telecom14:15 – Leadership Philosophy: "Don't Fix What Isn't Broken"30:37 – Joining Safaricom Ethiopia39:05 – Early Mistakes & Managing Expectations56:27 – Safaricom Today: Growth, Network & Data Strategy1:19:02 – Building Local Talent1:34:00 – M-Pesa, Pricing & Competition1:56:36 – The Future: Satellites & Connectivity2:07:52 – Culture, Leading in Ethiopia & Personal Leadership Growth2:53:20 – Rapid-Fire & Closing ThoughtsSocial Linkshttps://t.me/MERI_PODCASThttps://twitter.com/MERI_Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJghttps://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast:All rights reserved.The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited.For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.etThank you for respecting our copyright.
