CMC Networks, Africa’s premier networking supplier and a subsidiary of center3, has appointed Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director.
He’ll lead the corporate’s technique to drive progress in AI-powered connectivity, mixed with on-the-ground experience throughout Africa and the Center East. Jaishankar succeeds Marisa Trisolino, who served as CEO of CMC Networks till her departure in April 2025.
Jaishankar brings intensive management expertise to the position after an advisory place at Arthur D Little and serving as Head of Strategic Negotiations, GNA at Google. He was additionally instrumental within the launch and progress of datamena as a worldwide digital hub, whereas at du. Below his management, datamena was established because the premier regional connectivity ecosystem and a worldwide vacation spot for hyperscalers, OTT gamers, carriers and enterprises searching for seamless entry to the Center East and Africa.
center3 accomplished the acquisition of CMC Networks in June 2024. Because the acquisition, CMC Networks has accelerated its adoption of Synthetic Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps), taking a management place in AIOps in African connectivity. Its innovation in AI is underpinned with 35 years of on-the-ground expertise serving 62 markets throughout Africa and the Center East.
Jaishankar holds a level in engineering and an MBA, and has mixed technical experience with industrial management all through his profession. Past his company roles, he has been energetic in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the area as a constitution member of TiE Dubai. His appointment alerts CMC Networks’ dedication to combining international perspective with regional perception to ship the subsequent era of connectivity in Africa and the Center East.
Fahad Alhajeri, CEO of center3 and Chairman of CMC Networks
Mahesh brings over 25 years of expertise in constructing and scaling superior digital infrastructure companies. His deep experience with hyperscalers, carriers, and enterprises, coupled with a confirmed observe report of creating regional platforms with international relevance, makes him ideally suited to guide CMC Networks into its subsequent part of progress. We’re assured that underneath his management, CMC will strengthen its place because the main supplier of clever, AI-driven connectivity options throughout Africa and the Center East.
Mahesh Jaishankar, Managing Director at CMC Networks
I’m honoured to tackle the position of Managing Director at CMC Networks at such a pivotal second for AI, innovation, and the expansion of Africa’s digital economies. CMC has an unbelievable heritage, and confirmed observe report ofdelivering industry-leading buyer expertise throughout essentially the most advanced markets on the earth. Along with our clients and companions, we’ll speed up progress, unlock new alternatives, and ship the clever, scalable connectivity options that Africa and the Center East must thrive within the digital period.
