Ex-Vodacom SA Executive, Mzamo Masito, has joined Google as its new Chief Marketing Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Before taking up the job, Mzamo was the Managing Executive, Brands and Comms Africa Group. He was also a lecturer at the AAA School of Advertising and serves on the GIBS advisory board. He previously held senior positions at Nike and Unilever.
Operating out of the Johannesburg’s office, he will be leading the SSA marketing team and will aim to sustain its momentum and capitalise on its successes in the region, increase access to the Internet, enhance locally-relevant products and content, and help people take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Internet.
According to him, “I am excited about working for a company that is so committed to Africa and to making a difference in people’s lives.”
“I spoke to a number of people before joining and the consistent theme was Google’s humanity,” he says, “the focus on teamwork, love of its people and drive to achieve goals. This is why I joined the company. I hope while I am here I can channel my passion for Africa into the work we do.”
He resumed on the 8th of January.
