Executive Appointments

E-commerce player Jumia appoints a new CEO for Kenyan operation

Widely experienced executive Charles Ballard takes up the reins after holding various senior positions with the company.

Leading data, insights and consulting company has announced several key appointments in its Africa and Middle East business operations.

Local arm of the global digital media sales specialist is targeting pan-African expansion and aims to solidify position as a preferred partner.

Strong experience in the FMCG sector sets up experienced marketer and business executive for senior pan-African role.

Business exec Bongumusa Makhathini takes over the reins to drive company’s growth strategy in South Africa and elsewhere on the continent.

Demet Ikiler, described as ‘one of the most progressive leaders of the industry’, moves after two decades with rival group WPP.

Zayd Abrahams joins from banking group FNB, where he currently leads marketing for the Personal Banking and Private Banking segments.

Nicole Roos becomes the first female managing director to head up the company’s East and Southern Africa operations.

Koo Govender’s “priority will be to drive impact for the agency’s clients by helping them win in a platform world”, company says.

Indian-born female exec is described as a ‘champion of creativity’ with an ‘uncompromising focus on generating impact’.