Decision of January 11, 2023 appointing France Médias Monde as President of the société nationale de programme in charge of audiovisuel extérieur de la France (France Médias Monde)
In accordance with article 47-4 of the French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication (loi n° 86-1067 du 30 septembre 1986), the Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique has decided to appoint Ms. MarieChristine Saragosse as President of the national program company in charge of France's external audiovisual services (France Médias Monde) for a five-year term starting April 23, 2023.
Under the provisions of the law, the Autorité's decision was based on criteria of competence and experience, as well as on an analysis of the strategic plans, informed by hearings with the various candidates.
Against a backdrop of far-reaching changes in the audiovisuel industry, developments in the way public broadcasting is financed, and major geopolitical upheavals, the Authority chose to give priority to the experience acquired by Marie-Christine Saragosse as head of the group.
In view of the rapid developments in media consumption patterns and strong international competition, the Competition Authority has also taken into account the stated ambition to strengthen the awareness of the services published by France Médias Monde in relation to target audiences, to promote the production of free, reliable and independent information, and to amplify collaborations within the public audiovisuel sector. Arcom will be watching closely as the company embarks on a new phase of digital development.
Finally, the Authority drew on the commitments made by Marie-Christine Saragosse to adapt the company's organization to developments in its business lines, to ensure active social dialogue, to develop social and environmental responsibility, and to ensure rigorous management of the group. From Arcom's point of view, these commitments require the strengthening of the company's internal management and the involvement of its governance, in particular its Board of Directors.
In order to support the company in the transformations it needs to carry out, Arcom considers it essential that the next contract of objectives and means take account of these various imperatives, and clearly define the group's strategic and geographical priorities for the coming years.
This decision will be published in the Journal officiel de la République française.
Done in Paris,
January 11, 2023.
For the French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication
The Chairman,
Roch-Olivier Maistre
Decision of January 11, 2023 appointing France Médias Monde as President of the société nationale de programme in charge of audiovisuel extérieur de la France (France Médias Monde)
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