Speaker Bio
Linda Kouam is the Chief Commercial Officer of AXIAN Telecom, overseeing both consumer and enterprise end of to end commercial operations for Africa’s 6th largest mobile operator.
With over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry focused on Consumer and Enterprise businesses, Linda has consistently driven market leadership while building strong brands and customer relationships.
Linda’s extensive expertise and successful track record have made her a recognized figure in the telecom industry, known for her commitment to excellence, people development and her passion to enhance connectivity and access to digital opportunities for the benefit of communities across the African continent.
Linda has been the Chief Commercial Officer at AXIAN Telecom since April 2021. She previously worked at MTN Group, where she was the Acting Group Executive Digital Services. She also held several roles at MTN Cameroon, including Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager for Sales and Distribution. Throughout her career, she has led marketing strategies, driven subscriber and revenue growth, and managed key business development in the West and Central Africa regions including digital services development in Africa and Middle East.
She holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Technishe Universität Braunschweig in Germany.