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AMSTERDAM - Prosus (OTC:PROSF) NV, a global technology company, announced today that Nico Marais has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both Prosus and its parent company Naspers Group. Marais, 51, who has served as interim CFO since December 2024, will assume his new role with immediate effect.
With over 25 years of financial management experience within the Group, Marais has been instrumental in key company initiatives, including Prosus’s successful listing and the management of its share repurchase program. His qualifications include a Chartered Accountant certification and an accounting degree from Stellenbosch University.
Marais’s appointment to the Naspers board as financial director is effective immediately, and he is slated to join the Prosus board following the annual general meeting in August 2025, pending shareholder approval.
Koos Bekker, chair of both Prosus and Naspers, expressed confidence in Marais’s expertise, highlighting his strong working relationship with CEO Fabricio Bloisi as a positive indicator for the company’s future growth.
Details regarding Marais’s remuneration will be available in the 2025 Prosus annual report, which is expected to be published around June 23, 2025.
Prosus, known for its investments in over 100 companies worldwide, focuses on building local e-commerce champions in growth markets, with a significant presence in food delivery, classifieds, and fintech sectors. The company also invests in technology growth opportunities through Prosus Ventures, supporting entrepreneurs in sectors such as AI, e-commerce, fintech, B2B software, logistics, health, blockchain, and agriculture.
This announcement is based on a press release statement and is intended to inform stakeholders of the latest developments within Prosus NV.
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