29 Apr 2025
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Financial Director
Prosus N.V.
(Incorporated in the Netherlands)
(Legal Entity Identifier: 635400Z5LQ5F9OLVT688)
AEX and JSE Share Code: PRX ISIN: NL0013654783
(Prosus)
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Financial Director
Prosus today announced that the boards of Prosus and Naspers have unanimously approved the appointment of Nico Marais (51) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Prosus and Naspers Group (“the Group”) with immediate effect.
Nico brings over 25 years of extensive experience in financial management within the Group, including as interim CFO since December 2024. Previously, he served as the General Manager of Finance, and played a pivotal role in several key initiatives, including the successful listing of Prosus, the unwinding of the crossholdings, the execution of the current open-ended share repurchases, and Prosus' debt capital market activities. Nico is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds an accounting degree from Stellenbosch University.
Nico will join the Naspers board as the financial director with immediate effect and will join the Prosus board following the annual general meeting in August 2025, subject to shareholder approval.
Koos Bekker, Prosus and Naspers chair, said:
“On behalf of the Boards of Prosus and Naspers, I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Nico as Group CFO on a permanent basis. He brings invaluable expertise and experience to the role, which he has built up over more than two decades with the Group. The strong working relationship he has developed with our CEO Fabricio Bloisi puts us in good stead as we look ahead with excitement to the next phase of our growth journey”.
Nico’s remuneration will be disclosed in the 2025 Prosus annual report expected to be published on or around 23 June 2025.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
29 April 2025
JSE sponsor to Prosus
Investec Bank Limited
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About Prosus
Prosus is a global technology company, unlocking an AI-first world for our 2 billion customers. With investments in more than 100 companies across the world, we are building local ecommerce champions in growth markets.
With leading positions in Food Delivery, Classifieds and Fintech, Prosus has created its own unique technology ecosystem, driving innovation, knowledge sharing and growth across our portfolio.
Through the Prosus Ventures team, the group invests in new technology growth opportunities within AI, social and ecommerce platforms, fintech, B2B software, logistics, health, blockchain, agriculture and more.
The team actively backs exceptional entrepreneurs who are using technology to improve people’s everyday lives.
To find out more, please visit www.prosus.com.