Alex Okosi appointed EVP and MD of Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has announced the appointment of Nigerian-born Alex Okosi as the Executive Vice President & Managing Director. Before this appointment, he was the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa
VIMN is the international division of Viacom. It is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, VH1, VIVA, COLORS and Tr3s: MTV, Musicá y Mas.
In other senior appointments, Strini Naicker has been promoted to the new role of Vice President, Commercial and Content Distribution; Dillon Khan as Vice President, Comedy Central, Africa; Chris Torline as Senior Marketing & Digital Media Director; while Richard Hill will take on the new role of Director, Legal, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa.
Commenting on the new team, Alex said
“This is an exceptional, experienced and proven senior executive team, that has been instrumental in Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa’s growth and success. Their leadership and vision will help drive our business goals and position us for further long-term success.”
Alex will still report to Raffaele Annecchino, Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) South Europe, Middle East & Africa.
