The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has re-elected current president Delphine Ernotte Cunci, who is CEO of France Télévisions, for another two-year term. Vice president Cilla Benkö, director general of Swedish Radio, has also been re-elected to her post.
Additionally, three new members were elected to the EBU’s executive board: the U.K.’s Rhodri Talfan Davies (BBC), Greece’s Yannis Papadopoulos (ERT) and Switzerland’s Susanne Wille (SRG SSR). They will serve on the 11-member board until the end of 2026, when the next election for board members will take place at the EBU General Assembly.
The EBU is a Europe-focused alliance of public service media organizations. It also runs the Eurovision Song Contest each year.
Ernotte Cunci has been CEO of France Télévisions since 2015 and has served as president of the EBU since 2020.
“I would like to thank the members very much for their renewed trust,” she said in a statement. “I am honoured to take on this mandate as president of the EBU at a time when PSM [public service media] is under attack, and our union and solidarity are even more valuable to each of us.”
“The instability of our geopolitical context makes the very sovereignty of Europe and its ability to protect its populations a central priority for decision makers. In a fast-changing world, it is our duty to thrive for unity and hold a strong vision for togetherness. Through extended cooperation, we will keep providing high-quality coverage of global events and strengthen our impact.”
Noel Curran, the EBU’s director general, said: “I warmly congratulate Delphine and Cilla on their re-election and thank them for their continued leadership of the EBU at a critical time for public service media. I also welcome Rhodri Talfan Davies, Yannis Papadopoulos and Susanne Wille to the executive board. Their expertise and commitment will strengthen the board as we continue to support and champion public service media across Europe and beyond.”
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