Appointments
Announcements and discussions on significant new appointments and roles in various industries.
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Announcements
Former Google Executive Mahesh Jaishankar Tapped to Lead CMC Networks
CMC Networks appoints former Google executive Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to drive its AI-powered connectivity growth in Africa.
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News
Joshua Oigara to Lead Standard Bank’s East Africa Region, Retains Stanbic Kenya CEO Role
Standard Bank appoints Joshua Oigara East Africa RCE, effective September 1, 2025, as Patrick Mweheire concludes five-year tenure.
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Announcements
Yellow Card Appoints Gillian Darko VP of Strategy to Lead Stablecoin Expansion
Yellow Card names Gillian Darko VP of Strategy to drive stablecoin-led growth across emerging markets.
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Announcements
BCG appoints Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in Nairobi
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya…
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Announcements
Safaricom Enterprise Business Officer Cynthia Karuri-Kropac Quietly Exits After Two Years
Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer Cynthia Karuri-Kropac has stepped down from her role after two years at Kenya’s largest telecommunications…
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Announcements
Kenya’s Melissa Kariuki Joins Recording Academy: A Historic Moment for African Music Technology
Melissa Kariuki, founder of Whip Music, has been invited to join the Recording Academy’s prestigious 2025 New Member Class, marking…
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Announcements
Shakira Named Epson Brand Ambassador for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia
Epson names Shakira as brand ambassador for META-CWA region, launching "Imagine New Possibilities" campaign targeting creativity and innovation across diverse…
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Announcements
Visa Appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for CEMEA, bringing 30+ years banking experience to lead 86 markets.
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Startups
Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu join leading African VC firm to enhance global network and support portfolio growth
4DX Ventures appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors to strengthen global network and support African tech portfolio…
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Announcements
Servercore Appoints Victoria Kleinbort as Head of Business Development
Victoria Kleinbort is promoted to Head of Business Development at Servercore, overseeing commercial operations in Kenya, Africa, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
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Announcements
Visa Appoints Victor Makere as New Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda
Visa appoints Victor Makere as Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda to accelerate digital payments and inclusion.
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Announcements
Ajua Reappoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer to Drive Customer-Centric Innovation Across Africa
Ajua reappoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer to lead its vision for customer-driven innovation across Africa.
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International
Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
Sophos appoints Chris Bell to lead global channel strategy, aiming to empower partners and expand cybersecurity innovation.
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Announcements
Visa Appoints John Njoroge as New Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia
Visa names John Njoroge as Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia to lead digital payment growth.
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Announcements
Former NSE CEO Geoffrey Odundo to Lead Nation Media Group as CEO
Nation Media Group appoints Geoffrey Odundo as CEO, effective April 2025, following his tenure as Nairobi Securities Exchange CEO from…