Marc Jury, the CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, has announced his resignation. After a decade of service with the group, including 18 months as CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and three years as CEO of SuperSport, Jury will be leaving his position at the end of March 2025.
In a letter addressed to employees, MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela expressed gratitude for Jury’s contributions to the company and shared that he is leaving to pursue opportunities in the business of sport, a field he is deeply passionate about. Mawela noted that Jury’s legacy at MultiChoice is marked by his dedication and impactful leadership.
Jury will work closely with the team over the next four months to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Byron du Plessis. Du Plessis, who has been with MultiChoice for 13 years, is currently the group deputy chief financial officer. He will assume the role of CEO of MultiChoice South Africa starting 1 December 2024, initiating the handover process.
Du Plessis has played a pivotal role in driving key strategic initiatives and partnerships for the group, including his involvement in the Canal+ acquisition bid. As the new CEO, he will focus on enhancing growth, execution, and fostering a winning culture for MultiChoice South Africa and its integrated products.
Mawela emphasized that Du Plessis will also continue to support group CFO Tim Jacobs on strategic projects while prioritizing the South African business. The leadership change represents a significant transition for MultiChoice as the company prepares for a new era of growth under Du Plessis’s leadership.
