ZAFAR SIDDIQI

Chairman

Zafar Siddiqi is Chairman and Co-Founder of CNBC Africa, Chairman and Founder of CNBC Arabia and President and Founder of CNBC Pakistan. He provides strategic oversight to the three networks that encompass 71 countries with a staff contingent of 900 people. Mr. Siddiqi has been instrumental in negotiating the rights for CNBC Africa and for setting up the network in Africa specifically relating to programming where he continues to provide strategic input....View full profile

RAKESH WAHI

Vice Chairman

Rakesh Wahi is Co-founder and Vice Chairman of CNBC Africa and has been the driving force in the conceptualizing, planning and setting up of the channel. He was the Project Director with responsibility for the business planning, licensing, financing and implementation of the venture. In his capacity as Vice Chairman, Mr. Wahi oversees the operations of CNBC Africa ...View full profile

GARY ALFONSO

Managing Director: ABN Africa
Chairman: ABN Nigeria
Director: ABN Kenya, ABN Publishing, ABN Productions

Gary Alfonso serves as Managing Director (MD) of Africa Business News, the operating company for CNBC Africa. Responsibilities include daily operational and executive management, building strategic relationships and creating commercial opportunities. Annual oversight includes auditing, corporate governance and Board policy implementation....View full profile

ROBERTA NAIDOO

Managing Director South Africa
Director - ABN Nigeria & Forbes Africa
Chairperson - ABN Kenya

Roberta Naidoo joined CNBC Africa in February 2008 is responsible for the day to day operations of the ABN Group, which includes CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa. Apart from overseeing financial strategy, planning and forecasts, Roberta also works directly with the company’s Vice Chairman on strategic growth....View full profile