Maroun Bedran

Maroun Bedran is a media and digital transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience in media, digital products, marketing, and content across the MENA region. He currently serves as Head of Digital at Al Mashhad TV, where he has helped transform the brand into one of the fastest growing Arabic digital platforms, achieving more than 2 billion organic video views monthly in 2025 and over 500 percent year on year growth.

At Al Mashhad, Maroun has built and led high performing teams of content creators, developers, designers, producers, and growth specialists, combining creativity with data driven performance. He spearheaded the launch of an OTT platform with AI powered recommendations, developed a next generation content management system, and oversaw the rollout of a news website that now exceeds 30 million monthly sessions through advanced organic growth strategies. His earlier roles include founding Sukar Media, serving as a Senior Communications Consultant at the World Bank Group, leading marketing and communications at Algorythma Group, and developing the business department at Sky News Arabia as Editor in Chief. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Communications and in French Literature from the Lebanese University.

At BRIDGE Summit, Maroun will share how integrated digital strategy, product thinking, and content innovation can turn media brands into high growth platforms with loyal, engaged audiences.