Alex Okosi’s New Role
Alex Okosi 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. He is a seasoned media, entertainment, and technology leader.
Okosi, who is the current Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, has been appointed as Google’s Managing Director for Africa.
In his new role, Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa, including programme to help businesses and economies on the continent grow, as well as expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the Web.
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.
