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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), a leading pan-African communications consulting and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Wanamaker, a South African-British-American, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
As CRO, Kris will be responsible for all revenue-related functions of the APO Group, including marketing, sales, customer support, further expansion of our service offerings and revenue management.
The recruitment process for this new position, which began six months ago, is the most extensive in the history of the APO Group, with the entire management team involved in ensuring the right person is found.
One of Kris’ top priorities was to leverage the power of APO Group’s unique model to integrate the company’s renowned press release distribution and public relations business units into a single turnkey solution that provides clients with unparalleled pan-African communications support.
Kris has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing.
Throughout her career, she has delivered solid results for agencies and corporations, as well as start-ups she co-founded with other industry leaders. A South African national with a UK and US passport, she has done this in a number of locations including Dubai, Cape Town, Johannesburg and London.
Kris has extensive experience with some of the largest global brands including Microsoft, BMW and DaimlerChrysler. She has also looked after various stakeholders at multiple levels, including Gulf royalty, property developers and politicians.
Throughout her career, Kris has demonstrated her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. She has co-founded four successful companies including: a telecommunications company in Johannesburg; a copywriting agency in South Africa; a real estate company and an interior design/architecture company in the UAE. The last company was awarded the “Best Interior and Design Business in Dubai” UAE business 2017.
Kris is a leading advocate for human development. She focuses on creating a safe and collaborative environment for her team while encouraging personal growth and transcendence.
Kris will join the APO Group management team and will be based in Cape Town and London.
Kris’ appointment comes at a time of extraordinary growth for the APO Group. The company reported an 88% increase in revenue in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, a success that allows APO Group to continue recruiting the best talent from the African and international communications community.
The company has made several senior appointments in recent months, including former Edelman content strategist Lindsay Farley, who was hired as vice president of editorial and content strategy, and new design chief Hussain Ali, who was previously the head of design at Ogilvy.com
“This is a new role for both me and APO Group, and I’m very excited to start working,” said Kris Wanamaker, Chief Revenue Officer, APO Group. “It’s clear that this is a ‘people-focused’ company with a passion for customers, and as CRO, I have a fantastic opportunity to work with like-minded colleagues to help more organisations thrive in Africa.”
“This was the most intensive and time-consuming recruiting process we’ve ever experienced, but we’re very pleased with the results,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder and chairman of APO Group. “Not only has Kris demonstrated throughout her career Outstanding revenue-generating capabilities, and she also has the entrepreneurial spirit and global experience to develop ideas and strategies to take APO Group to the next level.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.
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About APO Group:
APO Group was established in 2007 (www.APO-opa.com) is the leading pan-African communications consulting and press release distribution service. We assist private and public organisations to enhance their reputation and increase their brand equity in target African countries. As a trusted partner, our role is to harness the power of media and develop bespoke strategies that enable organisations to make a real, measurable impact in Africa and beyond. The trust and recognition of APO Group by global and multinational corporations, governments and NGOs motivates us to continuously enhance our value proposition in Africa to better serve our clients’ needs. Our prestigious clients include: Facebook, Dangote Group, Nestle, GE, FIFA, Canon, Coca-Cola, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Siemens, Standard Chartered Bank, Orange, Jack Ma Foundation, African Development Bank, World Health Organization, Islamic Development Organization Bank, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Rotary International, Kaspersky, Greenpeace…
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland | Senegal, Dubai and Hong Kong offices
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.APO-opa.com
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