Multichoice Nigeria recently announced the death of one of its best hands, the Chief Customer Officer. The affable Martin Mabutho was known for his innovative concepts and ambitious ideas that helped in putting the brand on the global map. As a senior staff of the leading media outfit, he is an all-rounded media practitioner with hands-on experience which he generously contributed to the development of the company.
In his words, John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice painfully noted:
“Words cannot adequately express our sadness at this moment. We have lost a friend, colleague, mentor, and a genuinely amazing human being,â€.
Martin passed away earlier today, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a brief illness. He was a valued member of our team and an industry stalwart for many years. He will be sorely missed. “We are grateful for the opportunity we had to work with him and experience his exemplary drive. As a colleague and as a business, we will continue to honour his memory in all that we do.â€
The Late Martin joined the Multichoice family in 1999 as a Customer Service Supervisor and became a Brand Manager at Mnet in 2003. His meteoric rise through the ranks and file was necessitated by his persistent efforts in lifting up the marketing and sales dynamics of Multichoice.
Until his death, Martin Mabutho was the Chief Customer Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.
He is survived by his aged parents, his wife Thato, and their four children.
