IMI has named Karim Ben Salah as its new Chief Investment Officer, strengthening its leadership as it continues global expansion.
Ben Salah brings over 25 years of experience across private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy, having worked across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Commenting on his appointment, Ben Salah 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.”
Before joining IMI, he served as Head of Investments at MBC Group, where he played a key role in leading the company’s listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange. His responsibilities included overseeing investment strategy, managing M&A activities, and driving joint venture initiatives, along with guiding investor relations and governance post-IPO.
He has also advised senior leadership and boards on major strategic deals while building a diverse portfolio of international content and production partnerships across regions including Europe and the United States.
In his new role, Ben Salah will oversee IMI’s investment strategy, working closely with Rihab Jalal and her team to identify new opportunities across media, entertainment, sports, and related sectors.
The appointment comes as IMI continues to expand its global presence through significant investments and partnerships, including the recent agreement between RedBird IMI and Banijay Group to merge Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, creating one of the world’s largest independent production groups.
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