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Join us for an insightful conversation withDilip Pal, the Chief Finance Officer at Safaricom, as he shares the bold story behind the company’s $850 million investment in Ethiopia.From overseeing a historic bank transfer to leading Safaricom’s bid to become Ethiopia’s second telecom provider, Dilip reveals the high-stakes decisions that shaped this ambitious venture. As one of his first projects after joining Safaricom in November 2020, he scrutinized numbers, tackled tough boardroom questions, and helped lay the foundation for this transformative project.