Max Oliva ends long tenure at Spar group to become local CEO of the fast-food chain. He replaces another industry veteran, Greg Solomon.
Former supply chain executive to head up McDonald’s in South Africa Read More »
Temesgen, a nine-year veteran of the company, succeeds George Owusu-Ansah, a Ghanaian, who has retired.
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Larry Khumalo-MacArthur steps up from his previous position as Executive Vice President, Client Growth: Africa at the agency.
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He moves from CNBC and Forbes Africa to spearhead marketing, PR and corporate communication initiatives across a portfolio of brands.
Nigeria’s CIG Group appoints Adeleye Fabusoro to Group Marketing role Read More »
She brings many years of experience in business consulting and advisory services, and was previously CEO of Weber Shandwick Africa.
Ipi Thibedi appointed Group Managing Director of Ogilvy South Africa Read More »
Celebrities and organisations with social-cause agendas could use the power of fanbases to successfully push their social goals.
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Swain has more than 20 years of experience in brand transformation, product innovation and strategic growth.
Dentsu X appoints Marcel Swain as Managing Director for South Africa Read More »
Itsweng joins Octagon’s African operation in its 25th year as it plans to unveil new strategic initiatives to enhance its regional offering.
Octagon Africa appoints Seseki Itsweng as its Managing Director Read More »
New managing director has a background in mechanical engineering, but changed his career direction while studying for an MBA.
Somnath Saha announced as MD of EssenceMediacom in South Africa Read More »
Adeniyi has been with Unilever since 2009 and has served in various markets including Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia.
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Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.
