Roland Barbar

With 20 years in the media industry, i have played various roles combining editorial, strategic, content production and management. Deep understanding of social media platforms (algorithms, metrics, audiences and best practices). An expert input on audience reach and growth. Most importantly, I contribute to building the right content (product and storytelling) for the right target audience and right platform. 
My career is split in half: media and culture. A perfect combination of a sort. Worked for prestigious cultural instituions and produced several art, music, theatre festivals. 
 

Head of Digital at Sky News Arabia (until July 2024). Previously worked for The National, and Arab News. 
Head of Production / Creative Director at Future TV (2007- 2019). 
Created, produced, and managed several digital campaign for leading luxury travel corporates and designers. 
Culture: started my career with Fondation Hachette (Paris) dedicated to culture and art. 

Masters of Sciences - Physics and Astronomy (Bordeaux University)