AIB confirms Executive Committee for 2026–2028 under new staggered election system

8 April 2026

AIB confirms Executive Committee for 2026–2028 under new staggered election system

The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has confirmed the composition of its Executive Committee (ExCo) for the 2026–2028 term, marking the first implementation of the organisation’s new staggered election system.

Approved by AIB members earlier this year, the revised structure is designed to strengthen continuity, maintain institutional knowledge, and support long-term strategic oversight. Under the system, three Executive Committee members are elected each year to serve two-year terms, ensuring that experienced members remain in place as new representatives join.

New Executive Committee members (2026–2028)

Following the close of nominations, three candidates were put forward for the three available places. As the positions were uncontested, all nominees are appointed to the Executive Committee for the 2026–2028 term:

Ahmet Görmez, TRT
Chris Loweth, BBC News
Chris Liu, Radio Taiwan International (Rti)

Continuing members (to March 2027)

These members join the three other Executive Committee members whose terms continue until March 2027:

Nesryn Bouziane, ABC
Craig Dale, Mediacorp
Serge Schick, France Médias Monde

Strengthening governance and continuity

The introduction of staggered elections represents an important evolution in AIB governance. By avoiding a full turnover of the Executive Committee in any single year, the organisation ensures greater stability, preserves expertise, and enables more effective strategic planning.

The Executive Committee plays a central role in guiding AIB’s activities, supporting its mission to serve the international broadcasting community, and ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver value to its global membership.

AIB Chief Executive Simon Spanswick said:
“The move to a staggered election system strengthens the AIB’s governance by ensuring continuity and retaining experience at Executive Committee level. I am looking forward to working with the full Committee as we continue to develop the AIB’s activities and support our members worldwide.”

The AIB extends its thanks to all members of the Executive Committee past and present for their commitment and contribution to the work of the Association.

AIB Executive Committee for 2024-26 elected

25 March 2024

AIB Executive Committee for 2024-26 elected

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AIB Members elect new Executive Committee

17 March 2022

AIB Members elect new Executive Committee

Members of the Association for International Broadcasting have elected a new Executive Committee.

The six-person Executive Committee provides governance and oversight for the Association, working closely with the Secretariat.

Executive Committee members hold office for two years.

The six people elected are:

Eugen Cojocariu	Radio Romania International
Walter Fernandez	Mediacorp
Nigel Fry	BBC World Service
Carlson Huang Chia-shan	RTI
Shawn Powers	USAGM
Serge Schick	France Médias Monde

The first meeting of the new Committee will take place in the coming weeks and quarterly thereafter.

AIB seeks nominations from member companies for its Executive Committee 2022-24

8 February 2022

AIB seeks nominations from member companies for its Executive Committee 2022-24

The AIB is currently seeking nominations from its global membership for the Association’s Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee provides oversight and governance to the AIB and is comprised of six people from AIB Members who hold office for a two-year period.

AIB Members may nominate senior staff from their organisations by the deadline of 16 February 2022. Members have been circulated with details of the nomination form. Those who may not have seen this should contact the Secretariat.

All nominees will go forward to a vote amongst AIB Members at the end of February.

New AIB Executive Committee elected

1 March 2018

Members of the Association for International Broadcasting have elected a new Executive Committee for the two years from 1 March 2018. The AIB Executive Committee provides governance and oversight of the activities of the Association and helps to define the strategic direction of the not-for-profit organisation.

11 senior executives of AIB Member companies stood for election, of which six were existing Executive Committee members who offered themselves for re-election. After votes were counted from the 48% turnout of AIB Members eligible to vote, those elected to the Executive Committee are (pictured above from top left):

Abdulla Al-Najjar, Al Jazeera Media Network
John Maguire, FMM
Anastasia Ellis, Bloomberg
Klaus Bergmann, DW
Simon Kendall, BBC World Service
Alexey Nikolov, RT

“The field of candidates in this year’s election for the AIB’s Executive Committee was immensely strong,”says AIB chief executive Simon Spanswick. “I’m delighted that the Association for International Broadcasting’s Members have elected such a strong Executive Committee, and one that brings together a range of expertise and knowledge from major global broadcasters that will help steer the Association in the rapidly-changing media marketplace. My colleagues and I at the AIB Secretariat look forward to working closely with the Executive Committee as the Association continues to expand both its work and its membership.”

The AIB Executive Committee holds office for a two-year period. Members of this new Committee will hold office from 1 March 2018 until 29 February 2020.