The Board of Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) today announced the appointment of Yvan Cebenka as Managing Director. Yvan Cebenka has an accomplished track record of professional excellence across an array of industries, with a wealth of eclectic markets experience which he will apply to the film and cinema industry in Dublin.
Cebenka’s career has included roles in international sport, media & communications as well as the drinks industries. He has held lead roles in the development of a number of globally renowned sports competitions including - as Tournaments Director of Six Nations Rugby, developing the prestigious Women’s 6 Nations, Operations Director for international Sports Rights Holders ERC (now European Professional Club Rugby), as well as being a former Board Member of Rugby League Ireland.
Dublin International Film Festival also announced the appointment of three Board members to help steer and grow the Festival into the future. Content strategist and journalist Laurence Mackin, Content Lead at The Dock, Accenture’s global R&D and flagship innovation centre. Previous to this he was Arts Editor at The Irish Times. Broadcaster and journalist Ola Majekodunmi. Co-founder of Beyond Representation, Majekodunmi is also currently on the Board of Directors of Foras na Gaeilge and Mother Tongues Ireland; and law academic and public educator Dr. Bashir Otukoya. Specialising in the areas of equality, diversity, and inclusion, Otukoya provides expert advice in politico-socio-economic integration matters.
Speaking this week, Chairperson of Dublin International Film Festival, Aidan Greene said, "I congratulate Yvan on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role. He has come through a rigorous recruitment process where he demonstrated the development skills to enable Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival to move to the next level as an organisation. We will rely on him to lead the company in the next phase of its business development in an ever-changing environment."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
