Esra Assery was recently appointed as the CEO of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM).
Prior to her latest appointment, Assery chaired the executive committee of GCAM. During her tenure, Assery reorganized the commission’s sectors and activities, contributed to preparing future plans and directions. This was in addition to her management of the minister’s executive office, supervising its establishment and management since its creation.
Assery has nearly 18 years of experience in information technology, media and entrepreneurship, and has served at various institutions in the public and the private sector.
She has held leadership positions in the Saudi Broadcasting Authority as director of technology innovation, and at the Saudi Industrial Development Fund as director of strategic communications.
I say this every year, but it doesn’t make it any less true: I’ve left a lot on the table this year. So many people stepped up and did incredible things in 2020. There were thousands of people who achieved amazing things, faced the pandemic battle on the front lines, gave back, received awards and impacted lives. I try to do 100 new names every year and not repeat any from previous lists. That said, I’ve still got dozens of names to carry forward to next year. Please stay safe and look after yourself. All the best, always.
A COVID-19 suspected patient is brought into a resuscitation bay in the adult emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The amount of personal sacrifice for literally putting their own lives at risk to help others is immeasurable, says Burpee. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)