Metro Africa Xpress (“MAX”) has appointed a new Director of International Growth and Expansion. He is tasked to oversee strategic market entries and p
Metro Africa Xpress (“MAX”) has appointed a new Director of International Growth and Expansion. He is tasked to oversee strategic market entries and partnership engagements.
The appointment follows MAX’s recent announcement of a strategic partnership with Moto Business Service Nigeria (MBSN), a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Corporation. This partnership will allow MAX to finance and maintain over 50,000 vehicles in the next two years.
Knowledge and Skills
Mr David Hoyme who will be taking up the role, has a couple of skills and achievements. This include four years at Goldman Sachs and three years at Eventide Asset Management. He has held senior client development roles, made investments in the mobility sector, and in a separate role as Director of a non-profit organization – started various sustainable development projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
The MBSN partnership and David will help MAX expand operations in Nigeria and to neighboring countries, fast tracking the goal to serve 100,000 independent commercial drivers by the end of 2023.
“I am delighted to be joining such an innovative company in MAX. I am thrilled to be supporting the company’s goal of transforming the transportation and mobility sectors in Africa via smart technologies and electric vehicles. It is a very exciting time for MAX, as we focus on expanding across the region, enabling safe and clean energy transportation across Africa,” said Mr David Hoyme.
“Our goal is to permanently transform mobility across Africa, and the appointment of David is another significant step on this journey. He has a wealth of experience from his time at Goldman Sachs, investments in the mobility sector, and sustainable development projects. He is the perfect appointment at the perfect time, as MAX rapidly scales in Africa,” said Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder and CEO.
Founded in 2015 by Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh, MAX’s mission is to disrupt Africa’s transportation sector via smart technologies. The Company is building the rails for mobility in Africa by delivering integrated, affordable, and collateral-free vehicle subscription packages including low to zero-emission vehicles, healthcare, insurance, maintenance, and licensing. This helps drivers maximize their revenues and minimize costs while providing material benefits of improved availability, journey times and safety to their customers.