11 Jan 2021
Prosus and Naspers appoint Global Head of Sustainability
Prosus and Naspers are pleased to announce the appointment of Prajna Khanna as the Group’s new Global Head of Sustainability, based in Amsterdam.
Prosus and Naspers are pleased to announce the appointment of Prajna Khanna as the Group’s new Global Head of Sustainability, based in Amsterdam.
David Tudor, Group General Counsel, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Prajna Khanna as our new Global Head of Sustainability, which we consider a critical part of our value creation process. As a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, we believe that sustainability is central to our purpose and strategy and inseparably connected to the risks and opportunities that we face as a global group. As we strive to improve everyday life for millions of people across the world, we are acutely aware of the environmental and social impact of our business decisions and activities - and we take this responsibility seriously. Prajna will lead our efforts to amplify our sustainability agenda, leveraging our resources to scale solutions that make a positive contribution to the communities we serve across the world.”
Prajna Khanna brings a wealth of experience to the group. Formerly Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Signify, she has also worked as a sustainability advisor to financial services provider ING Group and spent her early career in media and communications within the development sector.
About Prosus
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.
Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
The group is focused on building meaningful businesses in the online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and education technology sectors.
Through the Prosus Ventures team, the group invests in new technology growth opportunities within logistics, fintech, health, blockchain, social and ecommerce platforms, agriculture and more.
The team actively backs exceptional entrepreneurs using technology to improve people's everyday lives.
Each month, over two billion customers across the globe use the products and services of companies that Prosus has invested in, acquired or built.