A graduate of ENSAE – Institut Polytechnique de Paris, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and the University of Southern California (USC), Sahar Baghery has over fifteen years of experience working for major international media, digital, and entertainment companies. She began her career at Nielsen (United Kingdom)...
Grace Loubassou appointed CSR Director for Africa at CANAL+
Grace Loubassou has been appointed CSR Director for Africa, reporting to Laure Gauthier, CSR Director at CANAL+. She will oversee CANAL+'s CSR initiatives on the continent—such as CANAL+ UNIVERSITY, ORPHÉE, and 1 MOIS UNE CAUSE—and will also be responsible for aligning MultiChoice's CSR actions with the group's overall strategy in...
Chrismain Babala appointed new CEO of HAVAS Africa Gabon.
Havas Africa Gabon is creating new momentum by appointing Chrismain Babala as Managing Director, effective February 1, 2026. A communications professional with over 17 years of experience in Central and West Africa, Chrismain Babala was in charge of communications for CANAL+ Benin, CANALBOX Benin, and A+ Benin before joining HAVAS...
Havas Africa Côte d’Ivoire: Marc Antoine Koréki appointed Managing Director
A graduate with a Master's degree in Digital Communication from Pôle Léonard de Vinci in Paris, Marc Antoine KOREKI, a citizen of Côte d'Ivoire, began his career at MARCEL (Publicis Group) in Paris, before joining Voodoo in Abidjan, then the BCEAO as digital communications officer in the governor's office. At...
Disney appoints Rochelle Knock to head operations in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Walt Disney Company announced on October 23, 2025, that Rochelle Knock would be joining the company in December as Vice President of Disney+ and Networks, and Country Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Rochelle Knock will lead the overall business growth strategy in this territory. With extensive experience as a senior...
Havas announces the appointment of Alberto Canteli as Executive Chairman for Havas Africa
Following the recent appointment of Provit Chemmani as CEO Africa, based in Johannesburg, Havas announces the appointment of Alberto Canteli as Executive Chairman Africa, effective September 1, alongside his roles as Chairman and CEO of Havas Northern, Central & Eastern Europe, Benelux, and the Middle East. This strategic appointment underscores...
Appointments at TV5 Monde
As part of TV5Monde's strategic information development plan, the channel has made several appointments and promotions to strengthen its multilateral information offering, roll out magazines and special operations, and accelerate digital production. Florence Lozach has been appointed editorial director of TV5Monde. She will take up her post on June 16....
Byron du Plessis, new CEO of Multichoice South Africa
The current CFO, Byron Du Plessis, will replace Marc Jury, the current CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, effective December 1, 2024. This appointment comes at a time when the Multichoice Group is engaged in a lengthy process following the mandatory offer to buy all shares by the CANAL+...
Kim Younes Charbit nominated to become president of TV5 Monde
Three months after Yves Bigot's departure, TV5 Monde is preparing to appoint a new president. Kim Younes Charbit, 42, will be officially confirmed in this position at the board meeting on October 2. Her appointment, proposed by France, is expected to be approved by all shareholder countries. Kim Younes Charbit...
Appointment: Sahifoulaye Kone, Managing Director of CANAL+ADVERTISING Côte d’Ivoire
Sahifoulaye Kone, Marketing Director of RTI Group and Director of RTI Digital, joins the CANAL+ Group as Managing Director of CANAL+ADVERTISING Côte d'Ivoire. He replaces Monica Mollon, who left the CANAL+ Group to pursue personal projects. Monica Mollon has extensive experience in the world of advertising sales. She began her...