Meet Turki Al Shabbanah: CEO of Rotana TV, one of the leading media networks in the region, and just recently one of the most powerful business leaders shaping the global $2 trillion entertainment industry.
He earned his bachelor degree in law from King Saud University in Riyadh, and went on to pursue a Master’s degree in international trade law from Washington University in the USA. After Al-Shabbanah finished his education, he delved into media organization management and has been in the sector since 1999.
Al-Shabanah also backed KSA's first feature, “Wadjda”, which was directed by Saudi’s first filmmaker Haifa Al- Mansour. He also is very vocal about his plans to support and back local films and filmmakers in the kingdom.
The Variety 500 list also incudes prominent media personalities, like NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke, Apple's vice president Ede Kyo, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and other influential individuals who play an significant roles in the media business around the world.
