Next Media appoints Joy Mwangi as Chief Marketing officer
Next Media appointed Joy Mwangi as chief marketing and ventures officer to lead digital expansion and partnership development across East Africa. The Kenyan executive brings more than ten years of experience managing transformation projects and social impact programs in multiple African nations through roles with CNBC Africa, Forbes Africa, TechCabal, Multichoice Africa and Standard Media Group.
Mwangi has directed campaigns spanning eight countries and specializes in fintech, social commerce and media technology sectors that shape how businesses reach consumers. Her strategic background aligns with Next Media’s goals to expand revenue sources and strengthen its presence in regional markets. The company continues developing its ventures division while creating platforms that support content creators and audiences.
The executive earned recognition for connecting strategic planning with operational delivery and cultural priorities. Next Media expects her expertise will accelerate innovation efforts and help establish the organization as a leading digital media enterprise in East Africa. Her appointment reflects the company’s commitment to combining creative approaches with measurable business outcomes as it builds new digital services.

