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Conrad Leigh Named CEO of Rain, Receives Full Support from Founder

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Business Honor - Conrad Leigh Named CEO at Rain

Business Honor
26 July, 2025

With strong leadership support, Conrad Leigh is the new CEO who intends to expand Rain's growth.

Conrad Leigh will take over as CEO of Rain as an important leadership role as announced by the South African telecom provider, Rain. Leigh brings large business knowledge and planned insight to his new role as a former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer.

He succeeds Brandon Leigh, Rain’s founder, who is stepping back from daily operations. As a strategic advisor on Rain's board, Brandon will now assist shape the company's long-term course. He will also lead rainx, a new global tech creativity focused on product development and international expansion.

Rain commended Brandon Leigh's leadership in turning the business from a tiny start-up to a significant telecom player. Rain created Africa's first independent 5G network under his direction, setting an example for creative telecom solutions around the world.

Rain's CEO, Conrad Leigh said he was optimistic about the company's future. He underlined that he was dedicated to continuing the solid foundation that his predecessor, Brandon Leigh, had laid. It's an honor to carry on Rain's journey and guide it into its next stage, Leigh said.

Numerous well-known investors, such as Quarme Private Equity, African Rainbow Capital (ARC), Pluvial, Montegray Capital, and Ata Fund 1, support Rain. In addition to praising Conrad's important contribution to Rain's growth and confirming that he is qualified to run the business going ahead and former CEO Brandon Leigh expressed his complete support for the new leadership. Rain is getting ready for its next phase of expansion in South Africa and abroad with a new CEO and a focus on invention.