Telkom Kenya CEO out amid takeover talks

France Telecoms has recalled Mickael Ghossein from his position as chief executive of Telkom Kenya, appointing a new CEO who is expected to conclude ongoing talks to sell its 70 per cent interest in the loss-making business.

The French telecommunications giant appointed Vincent Lobry, 58, as the new CEO. He joins Telkom Kenya from Orange Polska, the biggest mobile operator in Poland where he served as the vice president in charge of marketing and strategy.