Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed Bernard Beya as the new Chief Executive Officer of its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the company, a key player in digital infrastructure and connectivity across Africa and part of the global technology group Cassava Technologies. Beya, who has been serving as Acting CEO since November 2025, brings extensive industry experience to the role.
Sutha Siva, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer at Cassava Technologies, welcomed the appointment, stating:
โThe DRC represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities in our region, and Bernardโs appointment comes at an important moment in our journey. His deep understanding of the local market, combined with his commitment to customer success and operational excellence, will help accelerate our ambitions to expand digital infrastructure and enable greater economic growth across the country.โ
Bernard Beya joins the CEO position with over 20 years of leadership experience in telecommunications, much of it gained within the DRC market. He first joined Liquid Intelligent Technologies in September 2022 as Chief Financial Officer before being elevated to Acting CEO in November 2025, where he has been responsible for the organisationโs strategic, operational, and commercial direction.
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In his new role, Beya expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead:
โI am honoured to lead Liquid DRCโs next phase of growth. Our priority is to build on the strong operational and financial foundation we have established to deliver greater value for our customers and partners. As a business of Cassava Technologies, we can expand access to reliable connectivity, cloud, cyber security, colocation and compute AI for our customers. We can play a meaningful role in accelerating digital transformation for the countryโs enterprises, government, and communities.โ
Beyaโs career spans senior financial and operational roles at major telecom companies, including Orange, where he served as Financial Director for Orange Money, and Millicom (Tigo), where he held several leadership positions in accounting, billing, and revenue management.
