Alex Okosi

Alex Okosi is an accomplished international media and tech executive with over 20 years of experience in building successful global businesses, creating groundbreaking content, and nurturing global entertainment talent.

During his tenure as the Managing Director, Africa at Google, Alex spearheaded operations in Africa, facilitating business growth, expanding access, and empowering users to leverage the Web effectively.

As the MD of YouTube EMEA Emerging Markets, he formulated strategies for driving YouTube's profitability in the region, supporting creators in various fields, and played a pivotal role in securing the $100M Black Voices Fund in EMEA.

With a remarkable 22-year career at ViacomCBS, Alex initiated innovative projects like the MTV Africa Music Awards and MTV Base Meets, scaling MTV Base into a 10-channel pan-African multiplex with over 100 million viewers.

Passionate about talent development, he championed campaigns that catapulted talents like Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong’o, Wizkid, and Burna Boy into global recognition.

Alex Okosi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from Saint Michael's College, and attended executive programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School.

His achievements have been acknowledged with honors such as the World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and listings in New African Magazine's 'Africa’s 50 Trailblazers Under 50' and 'Top 100 Most Influential Africans'. He features prominently in the Powerlist 2022 and 2023 as one of the UK’s 100 most influential individuals of African heritage.