John Kapine Kodo

Meet John Kapine Kodo, the globe-trotting co-founder of the usual neXt and our charismatic Head of External Relations. With a resume that reads more like an adventure novel, John’s journey from international diplomacy to the world of innovative multimedia is nothing short of epic. Fluent in three languages (yes, French is one of them!), John is our in-house expert on all things international, be it law, culture, or the art of negotiation.

Before helping to launch the usual neXt, John served as a liaison officer for the Republic of Chad, where he wasn’t just a diplomat, but a bridge builder between nations and cultures. He also moonlighted as a consultant for international cooperation at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs—talk about wearing multiple hats!

With two master’s degrees under his belt, including one in Diplomatic Studies, John brings a touch of elegance and a whole lot of strategy to our team. Whether he’s striking partnerships or charming us with tales from his diplomatic days, John is the living proof that when you mix serious international credentials with a passion for multimedia, magic happens.