MultiChoice Nigeria’s first female Chief Executive Officer, Kemi Omotosho, in this interview with THISDAY reflects on more than three decades in the country, the company’s economic and creative-industry footprint, changing consumer habits and its plans to reach more Nigerians through television, streaming and technology
Belated congratulations on making history as the first female CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria. What does this appointment mean to you personally and what message do you think it sends to women aspiring to leadership positions?
Thank you. It is a significant milestone, and I’m incredibly proud of it. Being the first female CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria means a lot to me, and I certainly hope I won’t be the last. I’ve never looked at leadership as something that belongs to men or women. It is about competence, hard work, courage, delivering results and being ready to seize the opportunity when it comes.
I hope my appointment inspires other women, particularly younger women coming up behind us, to look at leadership positions and think, “Why not me?” Don’t put a ceiling on your ambition. Work hard, back yourself, and when the opportunity comes, be ready for it.
Nigeria is one of MultiChoice’s biggest and most challenging markets, with rising costs and changing consumer habits. What are you doing to deliver greater value to subscribers and strengthen the business?
