Dilip Pal, Chief Finance Officer at Safaricom since November 2020, brings over 31 years of experience in Finance across Telecoms, Financial Services, FMCG, and Engineering in international settings. He is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into financial strategies, overseeing initiatives like the largest Sustainability Linked Loan in East Africa and solarization projects. His leadership focuses on building strong teams, driving digitization, and aligning financial operations with long-term sustainability goals.

Prior to Safaricom, Dilip held CFO roles at DTAC Thailand (Telenor Group) and Grameenphone Bangladesh, as well as senior finance positions with Vodafone India, Hutchinson Essar, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and Tata Tinplate. He has served on boards such as Carousell Singapore, Tele Assets Thailand, and Indus Tower.

Dilip holds a Master’s in Commerce from Calcutta University, is a Chartered Accountant, and a Cost Accountant. His passion for responsible finance and corporate governance defines his approach to leadership.