German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the nomination of Maria Kyriacou for election to its Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 May 2025.
If elected, Kyriacou is also set to succeed Dr Andreas Wiele as Chair of the Supervisory Board, following his decision not to seek re-election.
Kyriacou brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in the global media industry, with expertise spanning strategy, operations, and finance. Her previous roles include senior leadership positions at Paramount Global, ITV Studios, and The Walt Disney Company. At Paramount, she oversaw international broadcast and studio operations outside the US, while at ITV Studios, she played a pivotal role in the expansion of global franchises such as The Voice and Love Island. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Informa and has previously held board positions at Wizz Air and FAT Face Group.
Wiele, outgoing Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: “We are pleased to propose Maria Kyriacou as a candidate for the Supervisory Board and my succession. Her extensive experience and proven leadership in the global media industry make her ideally suited to help guide the successful transformation that ProSiebenSat.1 has undertaken in recent years.”
Kyriacou added: “It is an honour to be nominated for the Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1. The company has an impressive legacy in the entertainment industry, and I look forward to working with the Board and management team to drive innovation, growth, and value creation for all stakeholders.”
In addition to Kyriacou’s nomination, ProSiebenSat.1 confirmed that Dr Katrin Burkhardt and Simone Scettri will stand for re-election to the Supervisory Board.
