Media Development Investment Fund

CEO of MDIF since 2011, having joined in 1998; an impact investment manager and attorney who has overseen debt and equity investments in more than 50 news outlets worldwide.

Co-founder and Chairman of Enigma, a data technology company expanding credit access for small businesses; holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and writes on technology and culture.

Supervises MDIF's European investment portfolios and leads the European Investment Team, with a background in corporate finance and 20+ years as a media C-level executive in Poland.

Works with portfolio companies on performance monitoring and strategy across the investment cycle, with 15+ years in impact investing.

Responsible for MDIF investments in the Western Balkans, with 20+ years of emerging markets and impact investing experience in Southeast Europe; joined in 2024.

Responsible for MDIF's Latin America investment portfolio, with 15+ years in private debt financing and impact investing in the Andean region.

Responsible for Southeast Asia investments, with over 13 years in investment banking and advisory across capital markets, private equity and M&A.

A Senior Investment Officer responsible for South Asia investments, with 15+ years across private equity, venture capital and advisory, previously at Lightbox and Fulcrum funds in India.

Principal Investment Officer for Africa responsible for investments across the continent, previously at Investisseurs & Partenaires and founder of advisory practice Kerawa Partners.

An Amsterdam-based attorney with Bergh, Stoop & Sanders who has worked in democratisation for organizations such as the OSCE and EU, and holds board roles including Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NRC Media. He serves as MDIF board Vice-Chair.

Responsible for MDIF's Latin America portfolio and media ecosystem relationships; previously Head of Product at Grupo Octubre and co-founder of MediaChicas.

Oversees MDIF's South Asia program activities, with nearly two decades in storytelling, media and social impact across South Asia and the Middle East.

Assists the Controller with accounting operations including receipts, revenue recording and invoice review; joined MDIF in 2003.

Reporting to the CEO, leads the programmatic direction of MDIF investments and all Amplify programs, and manages client relationships and pipeline in the Middle East.

Provides legal support across MDIF's operations, investments and compliance, with 13+ years practicing law across the Balkans and the UAE.

CFO with extensive US and international experience across nonprofit and commercial media, including senior finance roles at the NFL, EMI Music and the Los Angeles Times.

A media executive who is SVP and Head of Digital Advertising Products at The New York Times and previously CPTO/Publisher of BuzzFeed and CEO of LeMonde.fr.

Leads MDIF's Amplify program work across West and East Africa, working with independent media on capacity-building; previously managed the Nigeria Media Innovation Program.

Directs MDIF's Amplify programs and client development across Africa, with over 15 years' experience in journalism, media development and program management; previously led NAMIP.

Part of the Strategy and Communications team producing external communications and funder reporting, with a background in journalism and social impact communications.

Director of Operations since 2025, previously Principal Investment Officer; focuses on strategic planning and organizational performance and sits on MDIF's Investment Committee.

An IT Systems & Support Specialist ensuring reliable IT operations, with a background in administration and technical support.

Oversees all legal work, governance and compliance for MDIF and its funds; a New York-admitted attorney with 25+ years in M&A, private equity and commercial law.

Leads implementation of the Amplify Asia program across South and Southeast Asia, with 12+ years in media and media development including BBC Media Action and Radio Free Asia.

Administrative assistant for the finance team and a certified notary supporting the legal team; joined MDIF in 2019.

Responsible for analytical and financial modelling in the investment process and partner relations; previously at EY and PwC and a CFA charterholder.

Manages the CEO's schedule and New York office operations and events, with over a decade supporting C-level executives; joined MDIF in 2019.

Leads MDIF's Southeast Europe work and directs the Western Balkans Fund, with two decades of media and business experience at B92, Ringier Axel Springer and USAID projects.

CIO managing MDIF's debt and equity impact investments across Central/Southeast Europe and Asia; joined in 2012 with 15+ years in investment and financial management.

A retired media and arts executive, former Managing Director of Tate and senior BBC leader, who now holds several board roles and serves on MDIF's board.

Leads MDIF's Amplify programs across Southern Africa, overseeing grant funding and capacity-building initiatives for media partners.

Handles MDIF legal matters and transactions, with expertise in project finance, restructuring and capital markets gained at leading Serbian law firms.

Supports MDIF's Amplify Western Balkans Fund portfolio, with over a decade of experience in media development, program management and strategic communications.

A media business advisor with product leadership experience at Estadão, Quartz and Grupo Bandeirantes, focused on digital transformation and product development.

Leads MDIF's communications and impact tracking work including reporting, monitoring and data storytelling; joined in 2017.

Directs MDIF's Europe programs, drawing on an editorial and digital media leadership career at Gazeta Wyborcza, Sport.pl and Gazeta.pl in Poland.

Supports the local Belgrade team as administrative assistant, with experience across banking, media and legal sectors including BBC News in Serbia.

Part of MDIF's Strategy & Outreach team focusing on Europe and Germany, with 18 years in EU public affairs and former Executive Director of Dafne and EMMA.

Shapes MDIF's Southeast Asia strategy and client relationships, with over a decade in journalism, product development and audience growth; previously led Amplify Asia.

Chief of Staff working across all departments to ensure organizational effectiveness; joined MDIF in 2014, previously Administrative Director.

Oversees MDIF's day-to-day financial activities, statements, audits and taxes; joined in 2003 with 30+ years of accounting and finance experience.

People & Culture Manager since 2025, implementing HR strategies across talent development, compliance and people operations, with over a decade of HR experience.

Supports MDIF's Amplify East Africa portfolio, coordinating programs in Kenya and Ethiopia; brings over a decade in program management and development work across Africa.

A technology executive leading IT strategy, infrastructure and enterprise systems, with senior roles including CTO and IT Director across multiple sectors.

Leads Amplify programs and client development across South and Southern Africa; an award-winning broadcast journalist and social justice activist.

Chief Strategy Officer who joined MDIF in 2002; a former journalist and media executive including Managing Director of Netscape Europe and roles at Hachette Filipacchi.

An award-winning Brazilian journalist and author with over 25 years covering international relations, technology and human rights, currently Editor-at-Large and Columnist at Folha de São Paulo.

Manages Media Advisory Services and partner technical assistance focused on media sustainability, with 25+ years in television, radio and digital news; joined in 2018.

Responsible for MDIF's global communications, brand management and reporting, with 30 years in media development and journalism; joined in 2005.

MDIF board Chair, a professor at Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, co-founder of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and an award-winning investigative journalist.

Program Assistant on the Amplify South Africa project, previously in research and campaign roles at Amnesty International, CIVICUS and Crisis Action.

An external accountant with finance and accounting experience across nonprofit, asset management, family office and logistics organizations.

Responsible for digital strategy and data-driven insights, with 15+ years in publishing, tech and digital media; joined MDIF in 2013.

Project Manager in Media Advisory Services, previously a Program Officer at the Prague Civil Society Centre supporting independent media across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Part of the team managing funding and investor relations, previously working on impact entrepreneurship and AI projects at a philanthropic institution in Italy.

A digital media practitioner and entrepreneur who sits on MDIF's Investment Committee; Managing Partner of Mozilla Ventures and former Head of Online at Al Jazeera English.