Gary Alfonso resigns from ABN360

Alfonso joined as head of programming in 2007 and was part of the project group that launched CNBC Africa in June of that year. He took over as chief operating officer in January 2008, managing director in 2009 and more recently, he has fulfilled the role of managing director for the company's African expansion strategies.

Rakesh Wahi, founder and vice chairman of ABN360, says Alfonso has decided to pursue his own interests. "Gary has been an integral part of the rollout of CNBC Africa within the ABN360 Group over the past five years and we wish him the best in his new ventures", says Wahi.

Roberta Naidoo, managing director of the ABN Group has worked closely with Alfonso and wishes him well on his future endeavours. "Gary will always be part of the ABN family and we hope to continue our association with him in his future activities", says Naidoo.

Alfonso says the experience gained at CNBC Africa and ABN360 has been invaluable. "The people I've encountered at CNBC Africa, Forbes Africa and the rest of ABN360 have been some of the best I've had the pleasure of working with in my 24-years of broadcasting and media", said Alfonso.