Executive Leadership
Defines the company’s strategy, oversees organisational performance and guides responsible growth across markets.
Accountable leadership for responsible technology growth.
Exotic Digital Group’s leadership model connects strategy, engineering, trust, compliance, operations and commercial delivery.
Leadership approach
Growth requires visible responsibility across the organisation.
Digital marketplace businesses make decisions that affect users, partners, employees and institutions. Leadership must therefore extend beyond commercial performance to include technology resilience, platform integrity, regulatory awareness and operational accountability.
The group’s leadership system is organised around accountable functions, supported by a 28-person team operating a portfolio of 132 platforms and websites across 56 active markets.
How we operate
The functions that power the group.
Exotic Digital Group brings together specialised teams that support technology delivery, customer experience, financial control and sustainable digital growth.
Finance
Manages financial planning, reporting, budgets, controls and the responsible allocation of company resources.
People & Culture
Supports recruitment, employee development, workplace policies, performance and the company’s working culture.
Technology & Engineering
Builds and maintains the company’s platforms, infrastructure, integrations, internal systems and technical standards.
Product Management
Connects business requirements, user needs and technical delivery to guide the development of scalable digital products.
Marketing & Digital Growth
Leads brand visibility, audience development, search performance, market research and digital growth across the portfolio.
Customer Service
Supports users, manages enquiries, resolves service concerns and helps maintain reliable communication across the platforms.
Creative & Design
Develops visual communication, brand materials, digital assets and design support for products and marketing campaigns.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Julian Papa
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Julian Papa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Exotic Digital Group. He has more than 10 years of experience building and scaling digital platforms across the African continent.
His work began with a focus on changing how online visibility and user engagement operate within niche markets. Today, he leads a growing portfolio of digital platforms that generate real traffic, real-time interactions and measurable value across 56 active markets.
With a background in digital marketing, sales strategy and operational execution, Julian has developed scalable, data-driven and customer-focused systems. His leadership approach emphasises structure, accountability, resilient teams and long-term growth.
Our people
The people behind the group.
Dominic Manua
Finance
Vivien Wanjiru
H.R
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Head of Marketing
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Head of Customer Service
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Assistant Head of Customer Service
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Assistant Head of Marketing
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Graphics Designer
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Head of Research and Development
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IT
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Developer
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Developer
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SEO
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SEO
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SEO
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SEO
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SEO
Ronald Kiprotich
SEO
Antony Waigwa
SEO
Anifa Mukite
Office Admin
Ekal Eroman
Remarketing Executive
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Social Media Representative
Ben Kiura
Customer Service Agent
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Customer Service Agent
Florence Magoma
Customer Service Agent
Zeddy Oluoch
Customer Service Agent
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Customer Service Agent
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Customer Service Agent
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Customer Service Agent
Governance principles
Practical expectations for leadership decisions.
These principles help connect corporate ambition with clear ownership and responsible delivery.
Clear ownership
Important products, policies, controls and public claims should have a named accountable owner.
Evidence before claims
Leadership information, market status, partnerships and certifications should be published only after verification.
Risk-aware decisions
Commercial growth should be considered alongside user protection, legal obligations, security and operational capacity.
Documented review
Material decisions should leave a record of the context, approver, responsibility and required follow-up.
Regional accountability
Market expansion should identify local responsibilities rather than relying only on central corporate oversight.
Continuous improvement
Leadership reviews outcomes, incidents, feedback and performance to strengthen products and operating controls.
Decision framework
Material decisions move through a consistent governance cycle.
- 01
Define
State the opportunity, problem, owner and intended outcome.
- 02
Assess
Review commercial, technical, trust, legal and operational implications.
- 03
Approve
Record the responsible decision-maker and any conditions attached to approval.
- 04
Deliver
Assign accountable teams, timelines, controls and reporting expectations.
- 05
Review
Measure outcomes, address gaps and update the decision where conditions change.
Ethical growth
Commitments that guide the company’s next stage.
Ethical growth
Leadership commitments should be reflected in products, policies, internal processes and the information presented to the public.
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