Maaz Sheikh is the CEO of STARZPLAY, the region’s leading video on demand platform, and a prominent industry voice recognized as Media CEO of the Year by CEO Magazine and listed among the GCC 100 Inspiring Leaders and the DXB 100 Influential People. Under his leadership, STARZPLAY secured a majority acquisition by E Vision, the e and subsidiary, and ADQ at a valuation of 420 million dollars.
He has played a defining role in shaping the MENA streaming landscape, expanding STARZPLAY’s content offering, strengthening its technology, and building one of the region’s strongest subscription bases.
At BRIDGE Summit, Maaz Sheikh will discuss the future of streaming, regional content growth, and how shifting consumer behavior is transforming the entertainment industry.
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