Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2026 · Appointment · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Susanne Wille Elected to EBU Executive Board
Susanne Wille, Director-General of SRG SSR, was elected to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Executive Board at the EBU's 96th General Assembly in Prague on 25 June 2026. Wille joins the eleven-member board alongside two other newly elected members, Rhodri Talfan Davies (BBC) and Yannis Papadopoulos (ERT, Greece). Delphine Ernotte Cunci (France Télévisions) and Cilla Benkö (Sveriges Radio) were re-elected as EBU President and Vice-President for another two-year mandate. Wille highlighted the importance of European cooperation for public service broadcasting amid growing pressures and emphasized staying close to audiences and transforming public media. The appointment continues a tradition of SRG representation in EBU leadership.
Leadership change at a major public broadcaster and representation on the EBU Executive Board affects public-service media governance and cross-border broadcasting cooperation, but has limited direct impact on AdTech/MarTech operations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Susanne Wille, Director-General of SRG SSR, was elected to the EBU Executive Board on 25 June 2026.
- The election took place at the 96th General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union in Prague.
- Wille joins the eleven-member EBU Executive Board together with Rhodri Talfan Davies (BBC) and Yannis Papadopoulos (ERT, Greece).
- Delphine Ernotte Cunci (France Télévisions) and Cilla Benkö (Sveriges Radio) were re-elected as EBU President and Vice-President for another two-year term.
- Gilles Marchand, Wille's predecessor as SRG Director-General, served on the EBU Executive Board from 2016 to 2024.
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