Showmax CEO resigns

MultiChoice has announced the resignation of the CEO of its South African unit and Showmax, Marc Jury, which will be effective from 31 March 2025. Byron du Plessis will replace Jury from 1 April 2025.

In a staff notice on Friday, Group CEO Calvo Mawela confirmed that Jury is stepping down to pursue opportunities in the business of sport.

“While we are sad to see him go, we are immensely proud of the legacy he leaves behind and are grateful for the contributions he has made to the business,” Mawela said.

Jury has been with MultiChoice for nearly a decade, holding significant leadership roles, including CEO of SuperSport.

“Under his guidance, we celebrated numerous successes, such as the SA20 cricket league, the launch of the Netball World Cup’s historic all-female production crew, the Lions rugby tour, the growth of DStv Stream, and the Showmax 2.0 launch,” said Mawela.

“Marc has been a passionate advocate for fostering a culture where people thrive and excel, and his positive impact on our organisation will be felt for years to come.”

Jury will be succeeded by Byron du Plessis, who will officially assume the role of CEO of MultiChoice South Africa on 1 December 2024, marking the beginning of a structured four-month handover period.

“Byron is no stranger to MultiChoice, having been with the company for over 13 years,” said Mawela.

Currently serving as the deputy CFO for the group, Du Plessis previously held roles as CFO of MultiChoice Corporate and CFO of MultiChoice South Africa.

“Byron has been pivotal in driving strategic initiatives and partnerships, including the KingMakers, Comcast, and Sanlam deals, as well as playing a key role in the ongoing Canal+ acquisition process.”

“His deep understanding of our business and his strong leadership in both operational and strategic capacities make him exceptionally well-suited to this role.”

As CEO, Du Plessis will focus on driving growth, enhancing execution, and fostering a winning culture across MultiChoice South Africa’s integrated product suite.

“Byron will continue to support MultiChoice Group CFO Tim Jacobs on key strategic projects at a group level, but his primary focus will be on the South African business,” said Mawela.

“While this is a bittersweet moment for us as we bid farewell to Marc, we are confident in Byron’s ability to build on this legacy and take MultiChoice South Africa to even greater heights.”