Mark is a seasoned media executive and the Editor in Chief of Gulf News in Dubai, leading one of the region’s most influential English language news platforms. He brings more than two decades of experience in digital publishing and audience growth, combining editorial leadership with a deep understanding of how readers consume news in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
Before joining Gulf News, Mark held senior editorial and strategic roles across major UK media groups, where he transformed local and national brands into digitally focused news and sport destinations.
At BRIDGE Summit, Mark will discuss the reinvention of news in the digital era, how platforms can rebuild trust and relevance and why editorial identity matters more than ever in a world of fragmented attention and AI powered content flows.
As algorithms optimize for engagement at all costs, trust becomes collateral damage and meaningful storytelling gets crowded out. Yet new models, from subscription-driven communities to integrity-based brand partnerships and mission-aligned monetization, are challenging the old trade-offs between influence and authenticity. This session asks a fundamental question: can media build sustainable businesses that monetize integrity without compromising impact?
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