November 12, (THEWILL) – Nigerian-born tech expert and Managing Director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, has been recognised in the United Kingdom’s 2023 Powerlist. The Powerlist, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, honours incredible men and women across a wide range of industries, including business, science, technology and the arts.
This marks the third consecutive year that Okosi has been recognised and included in the list of outstanding black achievers. Okosi was honoured alongside other notable individuals at the celebration of black excellence awards which was held late last month at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London hotel.
Okosi was first selected for the UK Powerlist in October 2021 after joining YouTube in 2020, following a long and illustrious career at Viacom International Media Networks Africa, now Paramount International Networks. He was appointed as the Managing Director of Emerging Markets for YouTube in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He also introduced entertainment brands like MTV Base, Comedy Central, BET and Nickelodeon in Africa. He was selected for a second time in 2022. He is currently responsible for leading Google’s vision, fostering partnerships, and advancing cutting-edge technologies on the continent.
