JCDecaux announces new Managing Director appointment for SA operation

Prior to that, Majija was Operations Director for the Middle East and Africa, where he was responsible for new product development, introducing business growth measures and working processes.

In the new role, Majija will be responsible for implementing the South African business growth strategy by continuing the digitisation of JCDecaux assets, supporting the company’s data-by-design approach, service delivery and customer excellence to attain corporate sales and profitability objectives. 

Coupled with this, he will support the sustainable development priorities of the group to ensure environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals are achieved. 

“His deep knowledge of cross-channel marketing, media strategy and sales enablement focus will ensure the implementation of the highest standards across business disciplines,” the company says in a media statement.

Majija holds a degree in civil engineering and completed his MBA studies at the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

“Lunga was involved in developing our strategic road map and will be responsible for implementing the business revenue growth initiatives,” Sabbagh said.

Through his operational and commercial expertise, Lunga will support the utilisation opportunities across our product portfolio to improve yield and revenue. His excellent executive leadership skills will ensure [that] relationships with the South African team, executives, the board and other stakeholders are well managed. I am confident he will help deliver our commercial targets.”