by Thinus Ferreira
Google has upped African regional YouTube boss Alex Okosi as new managing director of Google in Africa.
In his new position Alex Okosi will oversee Google's operations across Africa "helping 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" Google says in a statement, announcing his promotion.
Alex Okosi exited Paramount Africa, then called Viacom International Media Networks Africa, to join Google's YouTube for Africa in January 2020 as managing director of YouTube for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
"I am excited at the prospect of leading Google’s team in Africa and the opportunity to be an even closer part of this diverse and dynamic region, which is so close to my heart," says Alex Okosi in a supplied quote in the statement.
"I’m a firm believer in the potential for technology and, in particular, the internet to improve people’s lives and help individuals and businesses in Africa to thrive."
Meir Brand, vice president for the EMEA emerging markets region at Google, says in the press statement that "Alex has a deep understanding of African countries and a passion for using technology to empower people and businesses".
Google has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana.
