Aashish Dutt Appointed Managing Director of Airtel Malawi
Aashish Dutt, with 28 years’ telecom experience, becomes Airtel Malawi's MD, succeeding Abdul Khayyum Shaik. Leadership transition effective February 2025.

Airtel Malawi Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Aashish Dutt as Managing Director, effective February 1, 2025. Mr. Dutt succeeds Mr. Abdul Khayyum Shaik, who served as Acting Managing Director since November 2024.
With 28 years of experience in telecommunications, including 14 in executive management, Mr. Dutt brings a wealth of expertise to the role. He has held significant positions within Airtel, including Sales & Distribution Director for Airtel Malawi in 2017, Chief Commercial Officer in 2021, and most recently Chief Commercial Officer for Airtel Kenya Networks.
Mr. Dutt specializes in market expansion, customer lifecycle management, and driving transformative projects to boost revenue and market share. His leadership experience spans India and Africa, with a focus on developing urban and rural markets and fostering team growth.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Calcutta University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Symbiosis Center, India.