Appointments
Announcements and discussions on significant new appointments and roles in various industries.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- Announcements
OPPO Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador
OPPO names Lamine Yamal as global ambassador, aligning with its “Make Your Moment” campaign to inspire youth through sports, technology,…
- Announcements
Dr. James Mwangi Joins the Council on Foreign Relations Global Board of Advisors
Dr. James Mwangi joins CFR’s Global Board of Advisors to provide insights on Africa’s role in international affairs.
- Announcements
Dr. James Mwangi Joins World Bank Initiative to Tackle Youth and Female Employment Crisis
Dr. James Mwangi joins the World Bank council to tackle global job crises, focusing on youth and women's employment in…
- Announcements
Equity Bank Names Moses Nyabanda as Acting Managing Director
Moses Nyabanda Okoth's Managing Director Appointment Follows Scandal Reported by Daily Nation Involving KES 1.5 Billion Insider Fraud
- Announcements
Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
- Announcements
John Okwiri Appointed New Konza Technopolis CEO
John Paul Okwiri appointed CEO of Konza Technopolis, bringing leadership and vision to Kenya's innovation hub.
- Announcements
Google Appoints Alex Okosi as Managing Director for Africa
Google appoints Alex Okosi as Managing Director for Africa to drive growth, innovation, and internet access across the continent.
- Announcements
Michael Joseph Resigns from Safaricom Board After Storied Tenure
Michael Joseph resigns from Safaricom Board; celebrated for M-PESA growth and leadership since 2000; to pursue other ventures.
- Announcements
Rose Odengo, Brenda Wangari Join Madica to Bolster Africa’s Tech Sector Growth
Madica appoints Rose Odengo and Brenda Wangari to enhance diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in Africa's tech sector growth.
- News
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa’s Departure Leaves Void to Fill
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa departs after achieving milestones, leaving a positive impact on the new telecom company.
