Google has announced that the current managing director for YouTube, EMEA Emerging Markets, Alex Okosi, will take on the role of managing director for Google in Africa.
In his new role, Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programmes to help businesses and economies on the continent to grow, as well as expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the Web.
Vice president, EMEA Emerging Markets at Google, Meir Brand, said: “Alex is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in the media and technology industries. He has a deep understanding of African countries and a passion for using technology to empower people and businesses.”
Okosi is a seasoned media, entertainment, and technology leader. Prior to joining YouTube, he held the position of executive vice president and managing director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa and BET International. In his most recent position at YouTube, Okosi played a pivotal role in steering the platform’s growth and expansion across Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey.
In his reaction, Okosi said: “I am excited at the prospect of leading Google’s team in Africa and the opportunity to be an even closer part of this diverse and dynamic region, which is so close to my heart. I am a firm believer in the potential for technology and, in particular, the internet to improve people’s lives and to help individuals and businesses in Africa to thrive.”
