Ali Jaber Transitions from Executive Leadership to Advisory Role at MBC GROUP
MBC GROUP, the premier media and entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced that Ali Jaber will transition from his executive role as Chief Content Officer to an advisory capacity – continuing to support the Group on strategic priorities and industry matters, while ensuring business continuity.
The transition marks a new chapter in Jaber’s association with MBC GROUP, following 15 years of business leadership and contribution to the growth of the Middle East’s media and entertainment industry, including sector development and talent building.
In acknowledging Jaber’s transition, MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed Al-Ibrahim paid tribute to his longstanding contribution to the Group, highlighting his ability to identify and nurture talent – from his role as a lead judge on “Arabs Got Talent”, to his academic credentials – as well as his deep industry expertise, global IP adoption and culturally relevant productions, coupled with dedicated service and media leadership over the years.
On behalf of the wider MBC senior management team, MBC GROUP CEO Mike Sneesby joined Al-Ibrahim in wishing Jaber every success, as he embarks on the next chapter of his professional journey.
Jaber expressed his gratitude to MBC GROUP’s Chairman Waleed Al-Ibrahim for his steadfast support, and thanked the Group’s CEO, senior management, colleagues and business partners for their trust, confidence and collaboration.
“Together, we shaped the glory days of media and entertainment in the Middle East. I am proud of what we achieved, the people we worked with, and the many talented individuals whose journeys we were privileged to be part of,” said Ali Jaber.
Looking ahead, Jaber said the time was right to evolve his role: “It’s time for me to transition from an executive to an advisory role – thus placing greater focus on my purpose and fulfillment, while still supporting the Group on strategic priorities and business continuity.”
Jaber concluded: “My quest now is to contribute more broadly to society, with a focus on life betterment and doing good, while continuing to contribute to the development of the media sector, at a macro level. After so many years in the industry, I believe there is an opportunity to put that experience, perspective and network to work in different ways.”
Ali Jaber’s transition is an integral part of the significant transformation happening across the global media and entertainment industry, as traditional business models, technology, content, IP, audiences and new forms of storytelling continue to converge.
[Source: MBC press release]