New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- CMC Networks, Africa's leading networking provider and a subsidiary of Center3, has appointed Mahesh Jaishankar as its new Managing Director. He will steer the company's strategy to expand AI-powered connectivity while leveraging decades of on-the-ground expertise across Africa and the Middle East.

Jaishankar takes over from Marisa Trisolino, who stepped down as CEO in April 2025. He joins the company after holding senior roles at Google as Head of Strategic Negotiations, GNA, and advising at Arthur D Little. Earlier, he played a pivotal role in building datamena into a global digital hub at du, establishing it as a leading ecosystem for hyperscalers, carriers, OTTs, and enterprises.

"Mahesh brings over 25 years o...