2026 General Assembly & Board Elections

Date

Jan 27 2026

Time

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

In-person

  • AUDIENCE

    Members only

Event Overview

Members are  invited to attend the  IAB MENA Annual General Assembly Meeting, an in-person event reserved for member companies only.

It’s a unique opportunity to reflect on the achievements of 2025, contribute to shaping plans for the year ahead, and engage in meaningful networking with industry peers.  In this year’s Assembly, the current Board will stand down and a new Board will be elected for the 2026/7.

We encourage all members to attend, and ensure that at least one person is designated  to take part in the vote.

For more information visit the General Assembly Documentation Hub.

Agenda

Our Speakers

Speakers

  • Houda Tohme
    Houda Tohme
    CEO, Havas Media

    With 22 years of experience in Media and Marketing, she has invested dedication and passion in her field of expertise, proudly leading Havas Media. She overseas the media operation across the region, while reinforcing the agency’s mission to unite people and brands through meaningful connections.

  • Ian Manning
    Ian Manning
    Executive Director, IAB MENA

    Ian is currently the Executive Director of the IAB MENA, having worked with other industry leaders to establish it in MENA. He has had the privilege of working in multiple roles across multiple markets over his 20+years. This included leading global clients for Agencies in London, as CEO for an Agency in South Africa and recently as Head of Agency Partnerships for Facebook in the MENA region.

  • Michel Malkoun
    Michel Malkoun
    Chair of the Board of Directors, IAB MENA & CGO, Choueiri Group

    Michel Malkoun is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of IAB MENA and the Chief Growth Officer at Choueiri Group. Before that he was the Chief Operating Officer at DMS – the digital media arm of the Choueiri Group. No stranger to the media scene, Michel has amassed a notable career, encompassing some of the most prominent regional media groups. Prior to this, Michel spent a decade with the region’s top broadcasters (MBC Group).

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