At the recent
North American Broadcasters Association’s (NABA) Annual
General Meeting, John Harding was appointed the new Secretary
General of the organization. Mr. Harding has been serving as
NABA’s Executive Director since August 2008 where he has
applied a unique set of skills, depth of knowledge and
organizational leadership that has served the Association well
during a time of great industry change.

Speaking on the new appointment, Leonardo Ramos, Director of High Technology
Televisa and President of NABA said “the NABA Board of Directors is very pleased
with this appointment of Mr. Harding as Secretary General. It recognizes the many
contributions he has made over the past 18 months to the Association, and our
confidence that he will continue to make an impact in his new and important position.”
Mr. Ramos continued “Mr. Harding is a respected thoughtful leader recognized for
driving consensus, building relationships and managing change in rapidly shifting
environments.”

Prior to his involvement with NABA, Mr. Harding served in the broadcast industry as
President of the Radio Marketing Bureau and before that as Executive Vice President
of the Institute of Communications & Advertising.
Mr. Harding will continue to work out of NABA’s headquarters in Toronto.