THE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Martin Sabbagh

Martin Sabbagh is currently the CEO of JCDecaux Middle East & Africa, where he oversees and is responsible for the successful operation of 25 markets. He brings in commercial, strategic and operational skills and knowledge from his tenure as CEO in the Middle East, where he successfully and consistently managed to grow the business since his appointment in 2015.

Martin joined the JCDecaux group in 2007 as a Merger & Acquisition Analyst, where his commercial and strategic knowledge and skills were quickly recognised, affording Martin to be promoted to Head of Investor Relations. He worked with the group’s senior financial officers, responsible for creating the appropriate strategy, framework, and tactics to assist the groups continual success.

Martin brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the business, understanding the long-term vision of the group for the Middle East & Africa. His leadership and vision will ensure that the JCDecaux market standing and reputation are exemplary across all business disciplines, to ensure growth and continual success.

Lunga Majija

Lunga Majija is an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer and Project Manager, holding an MBA from Gordon Institute of Business Science, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town. He has over 10 years combined experience in Consulting Engineering (commercial & Residential buildings, Heavy Industrial and Mining projects) and EPCM Projects in the Petrochemical and Energy industry. Lunga joined JCDecaux Africa in 2017 as head of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing a host of skills, knowledge and experience to the position. His role entailed various aspects including overseeing Health & Safety Compliance, design and maintenance of assets, and logistics amongst many others. 

Léonard Khattari

Léonard joined JCDecaux in 2012 as Business Development role with the aim of growing key portfolios for the group. Leonard introduced new approaches and thinking to the businesses, consistently delivering on commercial goals. Resulting in him being promoted to Head of Business Development at JCDecaux Airport France, where he managed a portfolio of 30 airports.  In 2015 Leonard’s focus and responsibility shifted to developing and growing the business in West & Central Africa. Leonard is currently the General Manager for Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon where he oversees and is responsible for all development, management and growth activities.

Lélanie Butler_1

Lélanie Butler is an advertising and media specialist, with over 20 years of experience, working in a range of management and leadership roles. Lélanie has years of experience in OOH, working as part of the management team for some of the biggest companies in the industry, with many accolades and accomplishments across the span of her successful career. Lélanie joined the JCDecaux group as head of Digital and Innovation, showcasing the creative magic of OOH, with new thinking and approaches to the company’s digital properties. Lélanie currently holds the role of Director: Projects and Innovation, where she is responsible for custom builds, innovation and special projects across the business product portfolio. 

Rishaan Ramkissoon_2

Rishaan Ramkissoon serves as the Director of Legal Affairs for the Middle East and Africa and manages the legal portfolio for 22  countries across the region. Prior to joining JCDecaux Africa in 2012, Rishaan functioned as Legal Counsel at multinational consumer electronics companies and as Legal Manager in one of South Africa's foremost insurance firms. With over 13 years of experience, including extensive cross-border experience in multiple jurisdictions across Africa, Rishaan is an admitted Advocate (Barrister) of the High Court of South Africa, holds several legal qualifications, and has a national diploma in marketing and management. Rishaan also serves as an Executive Director of JCDecaux South Africa.

Kholekile Twala

Kholekile Twala began her career in Human Resources at Bytes Managed services in 2006 as an HR Consultant. She also completed her studies in HR Management at UNISA.  In 2011 she joined African telecommunications giant MTN and was HR Manager until her departure in 2016. Prior to this she was Head of Human Resources at Econet Media’s Kwese TV from 2016 - 2019 and assisted in driving HR strategy and policies for the company’s media business, initially in South Africa and then later across the rest of Africa. Kholekile is a professional in Strategic Human Resource Management, currently appointed as Human Resource Director at JCDecaux – Sub Saharan Africa

Mashau Nefale

Mashau Nefale started his career in various roles within the Civil Engineering industry, holding a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town and in a process of completing his MSc in Project Management from University of Pretoria. He worked on a host of complex projects across several industries including his last project which was the biggest Wind Farm in Africa. Mashau joined JCDecaux Africa as Branch Operations Manager to now holding a position as Head of Operations South Africa since 2018, where he is responsible for maintaining high quality and standards of operational work, achieving the highest health and safety standards in the industry. Mashau is a true professional, introducing new approaches and standards to the business, assisting our market position, and ensuring that our customers interests are always at the forefront of our business.

Terrick Stock

Terrick Stock has years of experience in the media industry, starting in 2007 as a sales executive in the print industry, where he worked on several international publications. Following from his success and many accomplishments, Terrick joined JCDecaux in 2013, where he has played an instrumental role in the company’s success. Holding different sales leadership roles across divisions. He currently holds the position as Head of Sales for Direct business, where he is responsible for and manages all direct business on behalf of the company.

Yvonne Moyo

Yvonne Moyo’s media industry journey started in  2010 as the Marketing & Sales Manager of 100.5 Times FM in Tanzania and transitioned to OOH in 2012 with A1 Outdoor TZ and ultimately joining the JCDecaux South Africa team in 2017 where she had great success seeing her moving to the Africa portfolio of the company.  She has gained knowledge and expertise in the OOH sector with experience servicing and growing both Private & Government sectors.  Yvonne currently holds the position as Head of Sales Africa.  She is passionate about the business and looks forward to using her drive and enthusiasm in growing the OOH-Africa market.