AI & Telecommunications with Leo Skarlatos | Leo Skarlatos | TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast
In this illuminating conversation from the TED Intersections series, Leo Skarlatos, CEO of AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo), sits down with an expert to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of telecommunications in Ghana and beyond.Building on AT Ghana’s transformative journey—from its rebranding and strategic joint venture with Hannam Investments to its renewed mandate for fast, reliable, and consumer-centric connectivity —Skarlatos and his counterpart examine how AI is not only enabling smarter networks but also closing digital divides across the country. They explore real-world crossroads where machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics intersect with customer experience, infrastructure investment, and national development.
Leo Skarlatos is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of AT, overseeing the company’s operations and strategic direction since June 2022. Prior to this role, he served as the Representative of the Minister of Communications, collaborating with AT’s leadership on restructuring and future planning.Leo brings over 20 years of executive experience in the telecom sector, having held positions like the former Chief Finance Officer at MTN Ghana, amongst other high senior management roles at Vodafone, Orascom, and ROMTelecom across multiple countries including Ghana, Zambia, Romania, and Myanmar. He also held senior roles at United Technologies Corporation, working across the U.S., Europe, and globally.Mr. Skarlatos holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Hartford in Connecticut, USA, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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