Naspers Names Nico Marais Permanent CFO, Signaling Strategic Leadership Transition

Naspers Limited, a leading South African technology investor, and its European-listed subsidiary Prosus NV have appointed Nico Marais as their permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. This decision follows the retirement of long-serving finance executive Basil Sgourdos after nearly three decades at the helm. 51-year-old Marais brings extensive experience to the role with over two decades in various leadership positions within the Naspers group. His appointment was met with unanimous support from both companies’ boards.