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AfricanCEO

M A G A Z I N E

Bringing

Insight and Inspiration

THE MAGAZINE

AfricanCEO has positioned itself to be well-established in the publishing industry. Recognised both across Africa and around the world as the Frontline publication for corporate Africa, the magazine's current circulation rivals that of publications which have been at it more than twice as long. Its award winning articles, exclusive CEO interviews, corporate profiles, special reports on current and emerging issues have all helped placed AfricanCEO in an enviable position among rival publications.

AfricanCEO’s courage to tell the truth and entertain its readers inspires a loyalty and trust among readers that is unequalled in other news publications. They look to AfricanCEO in print and on the Web as their pre-eminent corporate news source.

AfricanCEO is published by the African CEO Media Corporation based in New York City, USA, and is officially endorsed by the African Business Council and the African CEO Council. No other pan- African publication can be proud of this type of international endorsement and pan-African recognition for publishing high quality news analysis, debates and blogs about African business leadership than AfricanCEO magazine.

OUR MISSION

The essential purpose of AfricanCEO magazine is to inform, engage, inspire and entertain a diverse readership – including chief executive officers (CEOs), senior corporate executives, senior government officials, political leaders, rising stars, entrepreneurs, students, and scholars – by presenting an intimate, timely and honest perspective of corporate leadership – its executives, its affairs, its challenges, its resources and its strength. In the originality of its conception, in the excellence of its writing and visual presentation and in its commitment to accuracy, healthy discourse and editorial balance, the Magazine endeavours to reflect the values and the quality of the African CEO Media Corporation itself. By maintaining the respect and interest of its readers, the Magazine aspires ultimately to inform their opinion of the corporate world and its practitioners and their affairs, and to strengthen their commitment to its mission.

AfricanCEO magazine provides an innovative, effective, and efficient discussion platform for African business leaders and senior corporate executives and policymakers to exchange ideas, deep thoughts, and debate on policy issues concerning Africa’s business climate, socioeconomic growth and human development. As an integral initiative and publication of the African CEO Media Corporation, the Magazine publishes high quality news analysis, debates and blogs about the corporate world, but particularly related to corporate Africa.

CORPORATE PROFILE

AfricanCEO magazine believes there is an urgent need for Africa’s economic renaissance but the individual and collective views and arguments of the continent’s business and political leaders and corporate sector practitioners must be:

 Serious,thoughtful andattractivelywritten

 Accessible to all

 Open to ideas and submissions from anywhere, part of a global economic competitiveness conversation that is not distorted by parochial national or political or business interests

 Original and creative, able to propose and debate solutions to the real problems that we all face.

THE EDITOR

At AfricanCEO magazine’s editorial helm is a team that includes two of the most respected minds in corporate leadership and business journalism today. Peter SaSellu is the executive publisher and Emmanuel Williams is the editor-in-chief of the magazine. In addition, Peter is the president and group CEO, while Emmanuel serves as executive vice-president and chief operating officer (COO) of the African CEO Media Corporation, headquarters in New York City, USA. These two men are distinguished international public speakers and writers of numerous articles covering wide range of issues in corporate Africa, corporate governance, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, global competitiveness, international trade and investment, environmental sustainability, among many others.

LEADERSHIP IN CORPORATE JOURNALISM

Alongside Peter and Emmanuel is a veteran journalist John Lisa, who brings a reporter’s sensibility to the editor’s desk. He has covered numerous Africa regional and international corporate events and interviewed high profiled business executives, and has built a global network of journalistic resources. John Lemon is managing editor of AfricanCEO

The magazine’s reporting, writing, and design team comprises a unique mix of relentless journalists, respected thinkers, and first-rate artists who create a product of unusual depth, insight, and beauty. ACM’s Chief Information Officer and Associate Editor / Senior Staff Writer Michael Johnson leads a team that produces a compelling, colourful design for each issue.

THE READERS

The readers of AfricanCEO are the decision-makers in government and the private sector across Africa and overseas. An estimated 150 000 CEOs and senior business executives, entrepreneurs, financial analysts, economists, researchers, opinion makers and academics across the continent and in the Diaspora read AfricanCEO every issue, through our newsstand, paid subscriptions and controlled circulation.

 65% areCEOs andcompany directorsandseniormanagers

 42% areentrepreneurs ofleading African andmultinational companies

 19% workingovernment,bothfederal and state government

 79% arebetween the ages of 26 and60

 70% havepurchasingresponsibilitiesfora rangeofproducts andservices

 80% areskilled peoplewithuniversityorpostgraduate degrees

 AveragePersonalIncome:$82,042

THE MARKET

Africa has nearly one billion people and many of them operate the fastest growing businesses across the continent and in the Diaspora. With over 250 million middle-class consumers across the continent are buying cars, making investments, using cell phones, running companies, frequently travelling, and have large disposable incomes.

Wecanhelpyoureachthislucrativemarket.

THE DISTRIBUTION

Currently, AfricanCEO is a full-colour quarterly corporate news magazine published four times a year, available for prompt delivery to your business or home or anywhere you like; even online 24/7.

 Sold onnewsstandsinover 30countries across Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya.

 Distributedatthe annual African CEOSummit&Awards.

 Distributedinthebusinessclasssectionsandairport lounges of a dozen airlines.

 Distributedinthe Diaspora:The US,Canada,UK,Germany, and other European countries.

 Distributed among African CEO Council and African Business Councilmembers, andbusinesseventsinAfrica.

 Distributedinmajorhotels,banks andother commercial centres across Africa and other Western countries.

THE BRAND

AfricanCEO is positioned to be the “most” influential African corporate magazine available in the market. We value and nurture our brand to represent a unique space in the business media and publishing world both in Africa and overseas.

Ourbrandcanmakeyoursgrow.

THE PARTNERS

Our partnership list is expected to grow within the next 24 months especially across Africa; these, in addition to the African CEO Council and the African Business Council, include chambers of commerce, professional associations, business groups, universities, government agencies, international organisations, banks, financial institutions, and many others.

Current editorialcoverageand projectsinclude:

ExclusiveInterviews: Top CEOs intheirownwords

Cover Story: Informative, topical, objective and comprehensive articles and investigative reports on major events or news story

Executive Profile: The leading corporate executives of today People and Rising Stars: Interviews and profiles of emerging/senior corporate executives

CEO Forum: Discussion platform for CEOs and senior business executives to share their perspectives and insights

Entrepreneurs: Profiles of emerging and leading entrepreneurs

Corporate ProFiles: Profiles of top or leading companies and industries in Africa.

Public Dossier: Interviews and profiles of senior government officials, including state governors and federal ministers

Corporate Reports: Corporate Governance Issues; Roundup on corporate lifestyle, education, events, wealth, photos, vacation destinations, and emerging issues.

2024 PUBLISHING SCHEDULE

ISSUE DATE AD CLOSE & MATERIALS DUE

First Quarter January 2024 December 7, 2024

Second Quarter April 2024 February 28, 2024

Third Quarter July 2024 May 27, 2024

Fourth Quarter October 2024 August 30, 2024

2025 PUBLISHING SCHEDULE