Marsha Walusimbi is a highly respected HR and Talent Development Leader, currently serving as HR Lead at ATC Nigeria and previously as Head of Talent & DEI, Africa at American Tower Corporation (ATC Africa). With over two decades of regional experience, she has driven innovative people strategies across telecommunications and media sectors—cultivating agile, inclusive, and high-performing workforces.
Leading Talent & Inclusion Across the Continent
At ATC Africa, Marsha has held several influential roles:
- HR Lead, ATC Nigeria (since July 2024): Steering strategic HR operations and growth in the Nigerian market under a hybrid leadership model based in Lagos.
- Head of Talent & DEI, Africa (2023–2025): Distributed across Kampala and regional hubs, leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and talent management frameworks that have elevated organizational culture and performance.
- Talent Development Manager, Africa (2022–2023): Designed leadership development programs and succession planning frameworks across ATC’s African offices.
Her cross-functional and cross-cultural leadership is noted for its strategic impact and regional reach
A Career Defined by Dedication & Impact
Marsha’s career journey exemplifies dedication: she began as a Customer Care Agent and L&D Facilitator at Celtel/Zain, then moved to Talent Development at Airtel, advancing to Head of HR at Monitor Publications (Nation Media Group), before joining ATC. This steady rise reflects her commitment to nurturing talent, leading change, and aligning business strategy with people excellence.
Professional Growth & Global Perspective
She holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from Makerere University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Development from Uganda Management Institute. She is also a Chartered Member of CIPD (2025) and completed the INSEAD Developing Emerging Leaders program—underscoring her international HR credentials and commitment to continuous learning.
Driving DEI, Change, and Performance Cultures
Marsha is recognized for embedding Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as a strategic pillar, driving change management, and fostering people-centered organizational transformations. At ATC, she has shaped policies, talent pipelines, and inclusion strategies that ensure equitable opportunities and a culture of belonging.
Why Marsha Moves Nations
- Focus Area Contribution
- Strategic HR Leadership Designs and executes talent and DEI strategies across Africa
- Inclusive Culture Development Cultivates environments where diverse employees thrive
- Career System-Building Tracks a high-impact trajectory across multiple industries
- Continuous Professional Growth Maintains global HR credentials and thought leadership
Marsha Walusimbi exemplifies Postdator’s #WomenWhoMoveNations: a transformational HR leader whose regional strategies, inclusive ethos, and personal excellence are shaping people-led success in Africa’s business landscape.
