Both are newly created positions, and both executives will report directly to Rani R. Raad, the recently appointed IMI CEO.
International Media Investments (IMI) has announced significant leadership changes, with Abdou Gadallah being promoted to the position of Group Editorial Director across the organisation, and Nadim Koteich appointed as the General Manager of Sky News Arabia (SNA). These newly created roles are integral to IMI’s strategic vision, and both executives will report directly to Rani R. Raad, IMI’s recently appointed CEO.
Raad, who assumed the role of IMI CEO in September last year, has been entrusted with the task of transforming the company and its media brands, fostering regional and global asset growth.
International Media Investments is a privately owned investment company focused on building a portfolio of quality media assets across the globe. The company has built a line-up of brands each with a digital growth focus. International Media Investments’ portfolio of assets includes The National, CNN Business Arabic, Al-Ain News and interests in Sky News Arabia and Euronews.
Commenting on the appointments, Raad said: “These appointments strengthen our commitment to upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity whilst we grow and strengthen our relationships with our audiences. Our mission is to deliver a full and comprehensive picture of what is happening in our region and beyond, so our audiences can make informed decisions and have the facts to form their own opinions. Technology is offering us the opportunity to reach more and more people and to change how we interact with them. But it is our engaging and differentiated content that is at the heart of our relationship with them. With Abdou and Nadim in these roles, we are going to start to redefine what makes a great news product.”
Abdou Gadallah, previously the Head of News at Sky News Arabia, played a pivotal role in overseeing major event coverage and day-to-day newsroom operations. His promotion to Group Editorial Director signifies a continuation of his leadership journey, which began at Sky News Arabia in 2012. Gadallah has a track record of building and enhancing the channel’s digital and social media teams and output. Before joining Sky News Arabia, he served as the Media Advisor to the US Embassy in Doha, Qatar.
Nadim Koteich, the newly appointed General Manager of Sky News Arabia, will continue hosting his show, Tonight with Nadim, while taking on responsibilities for the editorial tone and optimising the channel’s content across all platforms. Koteich, with more than 20 years of experience in the media industry, has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of political dialogue and commentary in Middle Eastern media. He has a diverse background, having contributed to regional outlets across print, broadcast, and online platforms, including hosting the acclaimed DNA programme and a weekly political column on Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper.
Both appointments are effective immediately.
