Martin Ajdari, 55, Named President of Arcom, Succeeding Roch-Olivier Maistre

Nov 28, 2024, 01:37 PM

Martin Ajdari has been appointed as the new president of the Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique (Arcom), according to an announcement from the Élysée. Ajdari, a 55-year-old senior civil servant and media specialist, is currently the general director of the Opéra de Paris. He will succeed Roch-Olivier Maistre in this role. Ajdari has a background in public service, having previously worked with prominent figures in the Socialist Party and held positions at France Télévisions and Radio France. His appointment comes as part of a proposal from Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and has been well-received, with some media outlets noting that this information was previously reported in advance.