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	Ben Egbuna Ben Egbuna, Founding President of the new African Union of Broadcasting (elected in Abuja in November 2006) and former Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
	Phil Molefe General Manager of International Affairs, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), and Founding Executive Member of the African Union of Broadcasting.
	Arlindo Lopes Secretary General, Southern African Broadcasting Association (www.saba.co.za).
	Tom Mshindi Managing Director, Nation Media Group Uganda.
	Wachira Waruru MD, Citizen TV, Royal Media Group. Wachira is a seasoned and accomplished journalist and broadcaster with a strong commitment towards enhancing the role of commercial public service broadcasting in Kenya’s economic and social development.
	Ken Ike Okere Deputy Director/Head, Corporate Development and Communications, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (www.radionigeriaonline.com). Ike’s work has centred, in part, in developing, tracking, adapting and applying the most current and relevant broadcast trends for the enhancement of FRCN’s operations and the profitability of the Corporation’s 37 FM, 5 SW and 5 MW radio stations. Ike has extensive managerial experience in both print and broadcast industries and in the private and public sectors.
	Ben Murray-Bruce Chairman, Silverbird Group (www.silverbirdgroup.com). Ben is the founder of the Silverbird Group, owners of Nigeria’s leading entertainment company, Silverbird Communications Ltd. It is a multi-faceted organization, specializing in events management, television & radio broadcasting, theatrical releases and home video entertainment. Ben is set to consolidate his operations in West Africa.
	Talal Fattal Chairman & CEO, Metro TV Ltd (www.metrotv.com.gh). Talal’s Metro TV is a rapidly growing Ghanaian free-to-air broadcasting operation with plans to expand its free-to-air operations across the country.
	Charles Kofi Bucknor Media Development Consultant. Charles’s objective is to improve the quality and reach of public service broadcasting across Africa. He plans to do so by further developing localized television content - from news to sitcoms – and through the creation of relevant international co-production synergies that will enhance the overall quality of development oriented programming output.