CEO Today - Africa Awards 2023

72 | Nigeria Massimiliano Spalazzi www.group.jumia.com “He has a strong focus and drives to deliver outstanding business performance while strengthening controls and developing talents.” COMPANY PROFILE We are building a digital Africa by bringing innovative, convenient and affordable online services to all. We are the leading pan-African ecommerce platform. Our platform consists of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. We are active across 11 countries in Africa that together counted around 650mm people, accounting for more than 70% of Africa’s GDP and internet users. Our pan-African presence provides strong strategic benefits, including macroeconomic diversification and economies of scale. Massimiliano joined Jumia in Lagos (Nigeria) on day 1 in 2012 as part of the marketing team for its launch. Since then, Massimiliano has been growing his scope and responsibilities across the Group and has launched and managed more than 10 countries’ operations and functions. Today, he is the CEO of Jumia Nigeria. Massi brings over 10 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the e-commerce industry. He has a record of accomplishment of success in the development and effective implementation of robust strategies with a keen focus on delivering sustainable growth in diverse markets. He has a strong focus and drives to deliver outstanding business performance while strengthening controls and developing talents. Massimiliano holds an MSc Double Degree in International management from Bocconi University (Italy) and Fudan University (China), and a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Business Administration. CEO of Jumia

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