Jobs/Appointments
Canal+ Restructures Multichoice Management After Take Over
By Adedapo Adesanya
Canal+ has announced its new leadership team for Africa, following its mandatory takeover of MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv.
Last week, the French media company finalised a 48.2 per cent stake takeover in the company.
Canal+ first announced its intention to acquire Multichoice in February 2024, stating it would “be an important next step for MultiChoice to realise its full potential.”
Now, Canal+ directly owns 46.0 per cent of MultiChoice shares and received acceptances for an additional 2.2 per cent.
The company has appointed Mr Calvo Mawela, the outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, as chairman of Canal+ Africa (which now includes the MultiChoice Group and all of Africa, including French-speaking regions).
The newly formed top management team is drawn from the the two companies’ combined talent pool, with Canal+ and MultiChoice each contributing an equal number of senior executives.
Mr David Mignot was appointed CEO of the new combined entity, alongside several other leadership appointments.
The MultiChoice board has made changes to its composition and leadership team to allow for suitable Canal+ representation while maintaining its independence.
The board will oversee a renewed commercial drive to pursue sustainable growth, and includes a majority of independent directors.
The new board has been constituted to ensure stability through the transition while seeking to introduce fresh skills and international expertise.
Mr Mignot congratulated the new management team, observing that they have an exceptional track record across the continent and within the wider global group.
He said that by working together, they will deliver growth across Africa by telling unique, high-quality African stories, bringing great international content to subscribers, and leveraging their scale across the global company.
He added that the management team represents seven nationalities and brings diversity, knowledge, and networks to deliver best-in-class services and content to subscribers.
The new leadership will operate as a single management team covering the entire African continent, split across three divisions: operations (spanning TV and fibre activities), content, and corporate functions.
The new leadership appointments at Canal+ Africa are as follows: Mr David Mignot becomes CEO, Africa, Mr Nicolas Dandoy becomes CFO, Africa, Mr Aziz Diallo becomes CEO of PayTV for French-speaking Africa, Mr Byron du Plessis becomes CEO of PayTV South Africa, and Mr Fhulufhelo “Fhulu” Badugela becomes CEO of PayTV for the Rest of Africa.
Others include Mr Jean-François Duboy becomes CEO of GVA, Mr Hennie Visser becomes Director of Business Operations, Africa, Ms Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee becomes CEO of Advertising and Media Sales, Africa, Mr Fabrice Faux becomes Director of Content, Sport and General Entertainment for French-speaking Africa, Ms Nomsa Phillso becomes Director of Content, General Entertainment for English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Ms Rendani Ramovha becomes Director of Content, Sport for English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Mr Clément Hellich-Praquin becomes General Secretary, Africa, Mr Jean-Christophe Ramos becomes Director of Public Affairs for French-speaking Africa, Ms Keabetswe Modimoeng becomes Director of Public Affairs for English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Mr Michel Sibony becomes Chief Value Officer, Africa, Mr Karim Bouzid becomes Director of Integration, Africa, Ms Hala Saab becomes Director of Brand and Communications, Africa, Mr Sabelo Mawali becomes Chief Technology Officer, Africa, and Mr Tshepi Malatjie becomes Director of Human Resources, Africa.
In addition, Mr Steven Budlender will manage legal affairs for English-speaking African countries, and Mr Tim Jacobs will manage synergies in the Finance department.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The immediate past Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Lamido Yuguda, has been nominated as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The nomination was made by President Bola Tinubu, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
His name would be sent to the Senate for confirmation in compliance with a section of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
He is replacing Mr Bala Bello, who was recently appointed as the Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy.
Mr Lamido was in charge of the apex capital market regulatory body in Nigeria from 2020 to 2024. He was replaced by Mr Emomotimi Agama.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy. In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
The nominee began his career in 1984 at the CBN as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN. He retired from the CBN in 2016, after serving as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
President Tinubu has charged Mr Yuguda and his predecessor to discharge their responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth, in their respective roles.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Thibaut Boidin, has been appointed as the chairman of the Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
In his new role, Mr Boidin will collaborate closely with the board of CEOs to provide strategic leadership for the group to advance critical industry priorities, including shaping sustainable category growth, advocating for commercial freedom through balanced and growth-oriented fiscal policies, and strengthening the differentiation and long-term competitiveness of beer within Nigeria’s beverages market.
He succeeds Mr Carlos Coutino. His appointment, according to a statement, became effective Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Mr Boidin brings extensive international leadership experience across nine countries to the BSG Chairmanship. He joined the HEINEKEN Group in 2017 as Deputy Managing Director of France Boissons (HEINEKEN largest integrated Distributor) and went to on to hold Chief Transformation Officer roles in HENIKEN France and HEINEKEN Europe.
Most recently, he served as Managing Director of HEINEKEN Romania, one of the group’s largest operations in Eastern Europe, before being appointed the chief executive of Nigerian Breweries Plc.
Prior to joining HEINEKEN, Mr Boidin served as an officer in the French Armed Forces across various continents, before transitioning to the corporate sector where he held senior executive and Managing Director roles at leading French organisations, including Elis and Veolia.
“I am honoured by the confidence reposed in me by my industry peers. With over three million jobs in the value chain, the beer sector has a critical role to play in Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic ecosystem through investment, local value creation, responsible consumption, and sustainable contribution to government revenue.
“As Chairman of the Beer Sectoral Group, my focus is to work closely with MAN, government and stakeholders to unlock category growth, enable fair competition, and support a predictable fiscal environment in which legitimate manufacturers can thrive,” Mr Boidin commented on his appointment.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Mr Anthony Okon Placid has been appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Mr Benjamin Hundeyin.
Mr Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was chosen for the position by the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Tunji Disu.
In a statement on Sunday by Mr Hundeyin, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), his successor was described as “a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.”
The 55-year-old police officer was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo.
The indigene of Mbiokporo Nsit in the Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State also holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria for a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1996, and was commissioned in August 1998.
He has attended several professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with certifications as an expert in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection. UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.
Mr Placid has served in various strategic capacities within and outside the country, including Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adamawa State; PPRO, Police Staff College, Jos; Chief of Training, African Union Mission in Sudan; Head of Training and Development, United Nations Mission in Darfur; Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu; Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Robbery Unit, Kaduna State; African Union Election Security Adviser; Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Department, Abia State; and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance, Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.
He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law. He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025, prior to his redeployment to Cross River State.
The new police spokesman, who can be reached via 07031179186, is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.
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