David Mekkaoui

Former CEO of Euractiv, future MD of Europe’s Media Lab, Belgium

Former Euractiv CEO, a pan-European media specialising in EU affairs, David steered the organisation to profitability, leading to its acquisition by Mediahuis Group in 2023. Now, beyond exploring Brussels on his e-wheel, David is a key player in media innovation and AI integration with Europe MédiaLab, delivers communication training worldwide through Institut Egmont, and champions French culture on the board of Alliance Française. An Oxford graduate with a deep expertise in finance and governance, David garnered an international marketing award during his seven-year tenure at The Wall Street Journal Europe and contributed to launching Expedia in Europe.