MultiChoice SA and Showmax boss resigns
Marc Jury, the CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, has resigned and will leave the group on 31 March 2025.
In a notice to staff on Friday, Group CEO Calvo Mawela said that Jury is moving on to pursue opportunities in the business of sport, a field that has always been close to his heart.
“While we are sad to see him go, we are immensely proud of the legacy he leaves behind and are grateful for the contributions he has made to the business,” Mawela stated.
Jury was at the company for nearly ten years and held key leadership roles, including CEO of SuperSport.
“Under his guidance, we celebrated numerous successes, such as the SA20 cricket league, the launch of the Netball World Cup’s historic all-female production crew, the Lions rugby tour, the growth of DStv Stream, and the Showmax 2.0 launch,” said Mawela.
“Marc has been a passionate advocate for fostering a culture where people thrive and excel, and his positive impact on our organisation will be felt for years to come.”
Jury’s successor is Byron du Plessis and Mawela said they would work closely over the next four months to ensure a seamless handover.
Du Plessis will step into the role of MultiChoice SA CEO on 1 December 2024, which marks the beginning of the handover period.
“Byron is no stranger to MultiChoice, having been with the company for over 13 years,” said Mawela.
Du Plessis is currently the deputy CFO for the group and previously served as CFO of MultiChoice Corporate and MultiChoice South Africa before that.
“Byron has been pivotal in driving strategic initiatives and partnerships including the KingMakers, Comcast, and Sanlam deals, as well as being instrumental in the ongoing Canal+ acquisition process,” said Mawela.
“His deep understanding of our business and his strong leadership in both operational and strategic capacities make him exceptionally well-suited to this role.”
Mawela said that as CEO, Du Plessis will focus on driving growth, enhancing execution, and fostering a winning culture for the South African business and its integrated product suite.
“Byron will continue to support MultiChoice Group CFO Tim Jacobs on key strategic projects at a group level but his primary focus will be on the SA business,” said Mawela.
“While this is a bittersweet moment for us as we bid farewell to Marc, we are confident in Byron’s ability to build on this legacy and take MultiChoice South Africa to even greater heights.”
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