Saleha Williams appointed CEO of IABM

Williams will lead IABM’s mission to advance the interests of the global broadcast and media technology industry, working closely with the board and wider team to develop and implement strategies to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and promote the industry’s growth.

Williams brings a wealth of global experience and a proven track record in the media technology industry. Across her 30+ year career, she has spearheaded profitable growth and elevated market positioning for entities, including BBC, Google, WPP, Cognizant, Cisco, Siemens, BT, UK Gov, the Olympics, and media and entertainment clients from Hollywood, Bollywood and everywhere in between. As a passionate technology ESG advocate, she also serves as a non-executive Director at WCMC – the United Nations Environmental Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC).

A multi-award-winning tech thought leader, speaker, and DEIB evangelist (Financial Times Top 100 Tech Leaders, London 2012 Olympics Inspire a Generation, Insead Tech Inspirational Female, NAB Show, IBC Show, Mobile World Congress, Royal Television Society, Broadcast Asia and more), Saleha is deeply committed to driving strategies that foster an inclusive culture of innovation across the global media and entertainment industry. She believes in creating environments where teams and talent can flourish, clients and partners can succeed, and where media and technology stories have the power to positively impact people and the planet.

“I’m thrilled to be welcoming Saleha Williams as our new Chief Executive Officer for IABM,” said Josh Arensberg, Chair of the Board, IABM. “Saleha brings a deep history of leadership in the media industry and understands the potential of our industry to deliver groundbreaking products and services. Saleha is the right mix of thought leader, entrepreneur, and relationship builder to help bring the entire industry together. The board of IABM is eager to work closely with her to build our future vision together. We could not be more excited to welcome her onboard.”

“I am honoured to be appointed CEO for IABM,” said Williams. “IABM has a long history of supporting the global broadcast and media technology industry, and I am excited to work with the Board and the team to build on this legacy. Our industry is at a pivotal moment, and I am committed to working with our members to shape the future of media technology and drive innovation across our entire ecosystem.” 

Lucinda Meek, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, IABM, added: “Saleha will bring a completely fresh approach to IABM, and I am very much looking forward to working with her as we strive to make IABM even better at delivering on its primary purpose – helping all our members to do better business.”