Named one of Britain's 100 most influential Black People in the Powerlist 2023, Alex started his career in YouTube in 2020 as the Managing Director for YouTube Emerging Markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining YouTube, Okosi was the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and BET International.
Okosi's mission is to develop engaging content and campaigns that not only entertain and showcase great creativity and talent but also service to socially empower audiences. For his innovative business leadership, Okosi was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013, an All Africa Business Leader Award Finalist in 2018 and an honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) in 2019.
Okosi has also been featured as a thought-leader in key global media outlets including BBC, CNN and Forbes.
