Philomena GnanapragasamSecretary-General / Chief Executive Officer at Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)Speaker
Profile
Philomena Gnanapragasam is the Secretary General / CEO of the Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development(AIBD), an International Inter-governmental body formed under the auspices of UNESCO and theITU. Philomena comes as an industry expert and advises Media Organisations and ministries on branding and media strategies to keep the industry afloat. She is two-time recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prestigious Loyalty Medal in Malaysia. Most recently she received the Iron Lady Award in the country. Philomena sits as the Head of more than a hundred media organisations from across Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe, and is currently focusing on media policies in relation to Disinformation and responsible use of social media platforms. She is also advocating for sustainability in the broadcasting industry and works with the EBU and other partners to champion this agenda.