Alex Okosi is appointed managing director for Africa by Google

In his prior position, he was instrumental in directing the platform's growth and expansion throughout Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa.The position of managing director for Google in Africa will be filled by Alex Okosi, who is currently managing director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, according to a recent announcement from Google.In his new position, Okosi will be in charge of Google's activities in Africa, which will include initiatives to boost the continent's economies and enterprises as well as increase access to and supply tools for the next billion Internet users to maximize their use of the platform. "Alex is a seasoned leader with extensive knowledge of the media and technology sectors. He is passionate about leveraging technology to help people and has a thorough understanding of African nations.