Alex Okosi Makes UK Black Powerlist 2023
Nigerian media and tech executive, Alex Okosi among other distinguished Africans have been recognised as part of Britain’s 100 most influential black people in the Powerlist 2022. Okosi, who is Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, where he is responsible for the platform’s growth in Russia, Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, spent 22 years at ViacomCBS in the US, Europe and Africa before taking on the role at YouTube. Among his career highlights was developing the business plan and leading the rollout of the conglomerate’s entry into Africa.
The Powerlist was launched in 2007 to showcase black role models to young people. It is now regarded as the leading authority on issues of black influence. Now in its 15th year, 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.
CEO of Powerful Media, Michael Eboda said: “The Powerlist continues to be the leading showcase, acknowledgement and reminder of the amazing individuals of African, African Caribbean and African
American heritage we have in the UK and I would like to hugely congratulate each and everyone on the list.”
Judged by an independent panel of judges, this year’s list consists of several business leaders like Dean Forbes, CEO, Forterro Group; and Paulette Simpson, Executive, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy. Other notable Blacks in the list include the English actor Idris Elba and Duro Olowu, a Nigerian-born British fashion designer.