i24NEWS appoints Ganon-Amit as CEO; Melloul promoted to Chairman
January 8, 2025
i24NEWS, the international news network based in Israel, has announced the appointment of Ronit Ganon-Amit as CEO of i24NEWS, succeeding Frank Melloul. With extensive experience in media and digital communications, Ganon-Amit has previously served as Deputy CEO of Israeli Reshet 13, a board member of Israeli News 2, and Vice President of Clients at the Israeli satellite company Yes, where she was responsible for strategy and revenue growth.
Melloul has been promoted to Chairman of i24NEWS. In his new role, he will focus on international developments and major partnerships, further strengthening the channel’s regional presence to position i24NEWS for the next decade in a Middle East reconfigured by the Abraham Accords.
Ganon-Amit commented: “I am delighted to be appointed CEO of the i24NEWS channels. This is a rare opportunity to lead a group of channels that began its journey around the world and expanded last year to operate in Israel. In this critical period, I see the utmost importance in telling our story and that of the region we live in, in a new way, tailored to the needs of diverse audiences and media consumption in the digital world. I am thrilled to join the team of passionate individuals, led by Frank Melloul, who are dedicated to creating a different kind of media, and I wish us all the best of luck.”
Melloul added: “I am honored to take on this new role as Chairman and to continue contributing to the growth and influence of i24NEWS on the international stage. A new chapter is being written. The regional upheavals of recent months show how our media has left a significant mark that deserves to be developed, both in Israel and around the world. I am also confident that under the leadership of Ronit Ganon-Amit, i24NEWS will continue to thrive and provide quality coverage to our viewers.”