Maria Kyriacou
The Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE has decided to propose Maria Kyriacou (54) as a candidate for election to the company’s Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, 2025. She will be presented alongside Dr. Katrin Burkhardt and Simone Scettri, who are both up for re-election. If elected, Kyriacou is also expected to be appointed by the Supervisory Board as its new Chairwoman, succeeding Dr. Andreas Wiele. Wiele, the current Chairman, has previously announced that he will not seek re-election at the AGM.
Maria Kyriacou brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the global media industry, with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and finance. Her nomination underscores ProSiebenSat.1’s commitment to strengthening its Entertainment business and leveraging international media expertise to drive future growth.
Throughout her career, Kyriacou has held senior leadership roles at major media organizations, including Paramount Global, ITV Studios, and The Walt Disney Company. At Paramount, she oversaw international broadcast and studios operations outside the United States, managing a portfolio of networks and creative hubs across several countries. At ITV Studios, she led the company’s fastest-growing division, playing a key role in the global success of franchises such as The Voice and Love Island. In addition to her executive career, Kyriacou currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Informa PLC and has previously held board positions at Wizz Air PLC and FAT Face Group Ltd.
Dr. Andreas Wiele, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, highlighted the executive's extensive experience: “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 begun in the last years;" stated.
Meanwhile, Maria Kyriacou underscored the legacy of the company: “It is an honor 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," commented.
Additionally, ProSiebenSat.1 has announced that Dr. Katrin Burkhardt and Simone Scettri will stand for re-election to the Supervisory Board. Dr. Katrin Burkhardt has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience in finance, risk management, and compliance. Her career includes leadership roles in the banking and insurance sectors, where she oversaw key areas such as legal, compliance, and IT.
Simone Scettri was appointed to the Supervisory Board by last year’s AGM and has since chaired the Audit and Finance Committee in 2024. With a strong background in audit, accounting, media, and governance, Scettri has contributed to the Board’s strategic oversight over the past year. His re-election is supported by the Supervisory Board to ensure continuity in its work. The Annual General Meeting of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE will take place on May 28, 2025. Further information on the candidates and the event will be made available on the company’s website.