Multichoice launches new tech division
MultiChoice is launching a new technology division, with several leadership changes effective from 1 April.
MultiChoice said the new division will incorporate the group’s Broadcast Technology Division, Enterprise Business Systems, Group digital, DStv Streaming technology and Project Management Office into one division, led by a Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
“We are repositioning our technology area to lead our next growth phase and to deliver on our vision of becoming the technology platform of choice for African households. We have consolidated everything related to technology, engineering, and technical divisions into a technology hub,” said Multichoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela.
Nyiko Shiburi is the new Group CTO and will lead the new technology division.
Shiburi has been in charge of Multichoice South Africa for the last three years before his position as the Regional Director for Multichoice Southern Region.
“Shiburi has extensive leadership experience in the technology space, having grown within the Multichoice ranks from Senior Manager for broadcast engineering and Group GM for the broadcast technology division,” Calvo said.
“His technology background and experience, together with his commercial experience from having ran SA and the Southern Region, places him in good stead to lead this new division and deliver the best technology to achieve our goals.”
Marc Jury will also leave his role as the CEO of SuperSport to become the new CEO of Multichoice South Africa.
Jury was responsible for the commercials aspects of SuperSport before running SuperSport as CEO.
“Jury has a track record of excellence in execution in SuperSport. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across the sports and entertainment sectors in Europe, Africa and the Middle East,” said Calvo.
Rendani Ramovha, the current head of Marketing and Commercial, will take over as CEO-Designate for SuperSport on 1 April 2024.
“Ramovha has driven some of the most exciting innovations within SuperSport, including SuperSport Schools, SuperPicks (BetKing and SuperSport partnership) and the SA20 Cricket League. With all these innovations he has directly driven the vision of the group whilst leveraging the core strengths of the SuperSport brand,” said Calvo.
Over the next 12 months, Ramovha will report directly to Teix Texeira, who will be the interim CEO of SuperSport for 12 months.
Texeira has been working as the Chief Content Officer for Supersport after re-joining from Sky in New Zealand, where he held several leadership roles, including CEO.
“We are excited about this new leadership team and believe they will play a key role in our journey to become a technology platform of choice,” concluded Calvo.
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