Valde Ferradaz

Valde Ferradaz is an accomplished telecommunications executive with extensive experience in transforming businesses across various markets. Currently serving as the CEO of Ignition Group since December 2018, Ferradaz leads the company in enabling Mobile Virtual Network Operators and telecommunications service providers in South Africa and expanding into the US and UK markets. Previous roles include CEO of Digicel Group, where strategic turnarounds in Papua New Guinea and Suriname resulted in market share recovery and revenue growth, and significant contributions to Cell C and Telkom in broadband strategy and commercialization. Early career experience includes key leadership positions at Vodafone and Vodacom, where Ferradaz developed commercial strategies, launched new business models, and established customer service operations in the telecommunications sector.