In a significant reshaping of the global media landscape, the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has announced the election of its Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term, comprising a diverse and experienced group of leaders from some of the world’s most significant broadcasting organisations. The newly elected members are set to steer the AIB through a period of rapid change and challenges in international broadcasting.
Members from across the AIB voted, with a 71% turnout, in an online election that had 12 nominees standing. Those elected are:
Nesryn Bouziane, currently serving as Manager of ABC International Services at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, brings a wealth of experience in managing international broadcasting services and will play an important role in sharing knowledge of media markets both in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
Craig Dale, the Deputy Chief Editor overseeing international news and business at CNA (Mediacorp), will bring his editorial expertise and contribute significantly to the committee’s strategic planning and content development initiatives.
The BBC World Service’s Director of Distribution, Nigel Fry, has extensive background in global broadcasting distribution and continues as a long-standing member of the AIB Executive Committee.
Meanwhile, Carlson Huang, Manager of the International Language Division at Radio Taiwan International, and another long-standing AIB Executive Committee member, brings invaluable insights into broadcasting in multiple languages, essential for the AIB’s efforts in promoting global communication and understanding.
John Lippman, the Acting Director of Voice of America, who joined the Executive Committee in 2023, has extensive experience in U.S. and international media that will enhance the collective impact of the AIB’s work worldwide.
Serge Schick, Director of International Development and Commercial Resources at France Médias Monde, continues as a member of the Executive Committee, bringing his expertise in international development and commercial strategies that will be instrumental in driving the AIB’s strategic growth.
Lastly, Ömer Faruk Tanrıverdi, the Deputy Director General of TRT, brings a unique perspective from Turkey’s broadcasting scene, further diversifying the committee’s expertise and helping to foster cultural and informational collaboration between the East and West.
“I’m delighted that we have such a wide range of members of the new AIB Executive Committee,” commented AIB chief executive Simon Spanswick. “As a truly global organisation, it’s fitting that media leaders from seven countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Pacific have been selected by our membership to represent them and provide leadership in the AIB. My colleagues and I at the AIB Secretariat are looking forward to working with this new Executive Committee.”
This diverse mix of media leaders from across the globe will help the AIB as it navigates the complex challenges of modern broadcasting, including areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, digital transition, regulatory environments, media freedom and the ongoing need for credible, impartial news for audiences worldwide.
With this new Executive Committee, the AIB aims to strengthen its role as a pivotal platform for international broadcasters, fostering collaboration and innovation to better serve audiences worldwide.
