IMI appoints Karim Ben Salah as Chief Investment Officer
IMI, a privately owned global media group headquartered in the UAE, today announced the appointment of Karim Ben Salah as Chief Investment Officer.
This appointment comes as IMI continues to strengthen and scale its global footprint through landmark investments and transactions, including the recent agreement between RedBird IMI and Banijay Group to create the world’s largest independent production group through the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media.
Karim is a senior investment and strategy executive who brings over 25 years of experience spanning private equity, M&A, and corporate strategy across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Prior to joining IMI, he served as Head of Investments at MBC Group, where he steered the group’s debut on the Saudi Stock Exchange, from pre-listing through post-IPO investor relations and governance, and drove group-wide investment strategy, M&A activity, and joint venture development. He advised senior leadership and the Board on major strategic transactions and forged a portfolio of international content and production partnerships in the region, in Europe, and in the US.
Commenting on his appointment, Karim said: “I am honoured to join IMI at such an exciting stage in its growth. The group has built a powerful portfolio across media, content, and experiences, and I look forward to supporting its continued expansion through disciplined investments, partnerships, and global opportunities.”
At IMI, Karim will lead the group’s investment strategy, building on the strong platform and track record established to date. He will work closely with Rihab Jalal, IMI’s Director of Investment, and her team to further advance the group’s investment activities and identify new opportunities across media, entertainment, sport, and related sectors.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operating across 15 countries, IMI’s portfolio includes The National, Sky News Arabia, Al Ain News, CNN Business Arabic, and a minority stake in Euronews.