Alex Okosi pays tribute to late YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki

Managing Director of Africa at Google, Alex Okosi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube. Okosi remembered Wojcicki as a visionary leader who believed in the potential of technology to transform Africa.

In a recent post, Okosi recalled the unwavering support and inspiration he received from Wojcicki during his time as Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA. He cherished their discussions about the future of Africa and the role of YouTube and Google in shaping it.

Mr. Okosi hailed Wojcicki as a champion of YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world. He pledged to honor her legacy by continuing to drive innovation and empower communities across Africa.

Susan Wojcicki's died Saturday following a two-year battle with lung cancer. She was 56.

Before becoming CEO of YouTube in 2014, Wojcicki was senior vice president for ad products at Google.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye