Stephen Newton is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of C-suite experience driving digital innovation across Africa. As the Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa at Aleph Group, he leads the charge in connecting brands with Africa’s rapidly growing digital audience through innovative advertising solutions.
Throughout his career, Stephen has played a pivotal role in launching and commercializing some of the continent’s biggest digital platforms, including Google, InMobi, Positivo BGH, and Datafree. His expertise spans digital ecosystems, from connectable devices and affordable data to localized content, digital payments, and trusted delivery mechanisms.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Stephen is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Illuminate Africa Group Ltd, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses expand across Africa. Passionate about empowering African youth and entrepreneurs, he is committed to equipping the next generation with the digital skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the global economy.
Sessions
March 13, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town
2.00PM – 2.10PM
Social Media Trends in Africa
With one of the youngest populations in the world, how is the social media landscape panning out in Africa? We ask one of the keenest media watchers to give us his insights into the latest social media trends sweeping the continent, and what are the bets marketers need to make to reach the Next Generation consumers?
Speaker:
Stephen Newton, Managing Director, Sub Saharan Africa, Aleph Group