Oxford picks Mwazemba as regional head in EA
Mr John Mwazemba. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Oxford University Press (OUP) has appointed John Mwazemba, an
insider at the publisher, to the role of regional director at its East
Africa business.
The promotion will see Mr Mwazemba
overseeing the UK-based institution’s operations in Tanzania, Uganda and
Rwanda in addition to Kenya.
The reorganisation also
saw Hanri Pieterse appointed to the role of MD of OUP’s business in the
East
and Southern Africa, excluding South Africa.
and Southern Africa, excluding South Africa.
Both roles became effective from April 1.
“Africa
is an important part of the OUP portfolio, and a fast growing region,
demographically and economically, I see a good future here for the
Press. We need to align to both the growth opportunities and the market
conditions in order to make us more responsive and more efficient. John
and Hanriare are two experienced leaders who I know will be successful
in implementing OUP’s strategic vision in our African markets,” said
managing director of OUP’s Oxford Education Division Fathima Dada.
The publisher said the reorganisation will better position the company to capitalise on the rapidly changing education industry.
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