
ALEX OKOSI STEPS UP, TAKE UP ROLE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR GOOGLE IN AFRICA
By Aishat Momoh. O.
Google on Tuesday, announced that the current Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA, Emerging Markets, Alex Okosi, will now take on the position of the Managing Director Google in Africa.
Alex Okosi as the new Managing Director Google in Africa, will be responsible for tha Application’s Operations in Africa including Programs that will help businesses and economies in the Continent to grow as well as, expanding access and providing tools that will help the next billion users to get more from the web.
“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,” said Meir Brand, Vice President, EMEA Emerging Markets at Google.
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.
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