South African broadcasting

The completion of Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice Group has ushered in one of the most dramatic leadership transitions Africa’s broadcasting industry has seen in decades. At the centre of this transformation are three pivotal appointments: David Mignot as Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice, Nicolas Dandoy as Chief Financial Officer, and Calvo Mawela as Chair of Canal+ Africa. Mignot, a seasoned Canal+ executive with a deep understanding of emerging markets, assumes responsibility for steering MultiChoice into a new phase of integration with Canal+’s global strategy. His career trajectory illustrates both breadth and depth in telecommunications and media. A telecom engineer and…