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Nigerian business executive

John Ugbe is a Nigerian business executive. He is the chief executive officer at MultiChoice Nigeria. He was the chairman of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria till November 2023.

Education

He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Federal University of Technology Owerri. He got his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool.

Career

In 1998, John joined MultiChoice Nigeria as a help desk analyst. He moved to MWEB where he worked as an IT Manager between 2003 and 2006.

In March 2006, he became the General Manager of MWEB Nigeria and joined iWayAfrica Nigeria in 2007. He returned to MultiChoice to serve as managing director in October 2011.

Under his leadership, MultiChoice rolled out three channels in three local Nigerian languages on Africa Magic, introduced GOtv, MultiChoice Talent Factory and Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

John was elected chairman of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria in October 2021.

Awards

2020 - CEO Of The Year (Media & Entertainment), BrandCom Awards.

Personal life

John Ugbe is married and has two sons with his wife.

References

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  10. "GOtv unveils new brand identity, Introduces GOtv Lite". Vanguard News. 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  11. "MultiChoice Talent Factory Welcomes Class of 2022". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  12. "MultiChoice CEO John Ugbe on why more investors are turning to Africa's movie industry". CNBC Africa. 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  13. "MultiChoice CEO, John Ugbe, emerges BON Chairman". Vanguard News. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  14. "Brandcom awards: Significance of reward system". Businessday NG. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  15. "Digital statellite services have a bright future in Nigeria –John Ugbe, MD, Multi-choice Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
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