Axian Telecom

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Axian Telecom Limited
Company type Private
Industry Telecommunications, Media
Founded20 June 2003;21 years ago (2003-06-20)
Headquarters Ebène, Mauritius
Area served
Africa
Key people
ProductsMobile, broadband, Mobile Financial Services
RevenueIncrease2.svgUS$1.1 billion (2023) [1]
Increase2.svg US$232 million (2023) [1]
Decrease2.svg US$55 million (2023) [1]
Total assets Increase2.svg US$3.2 billion (2023) [1]
Total equity Increase2.svg US$305 million (2023) [1]
OwnerAxian Group Ltd (100%) [1]
Website www.axian-telecom.com

Axian Telecom is an investment holding company primarily in entities operating in the telecommunications services, ICT infrastructure and mobile money services across Africa sector. [1] The company was founded in 2003 and maintains its headquarters the Standard Chartered Tower, 10th Floor, 19 Cybercity, Ebène, Mauritius. [1]

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Subsidiaries and investments

The companies that compose the Axian Telecom include, but are not limited, to the following: [1]

Ownership

Axian Telecom is a wholly owned subsidiary of Axian Group Limited. Axian Group, present in 32 countries and territories of the Indian Ocean and Africa, notably through its direct investments. It operates in five sectors of activity i.e. real estate, telecommunications, finance, energy and innovation. [6] Axian Group is wholly owned by Hassanein Hiridjee, a Malagasy born, French entrepreneur of Khoja decent. [7] [8]

Governance

The seven-member board of directors is chaired by Hassanein Hiridjee. Hussan Jaber, serves as the CEO. [9]

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