Speakers

Bilal Randeree

Chief Program Officer, Media Development Investment Fund

Bilal Randeree is the Chief Program Officer at Media Development Investment Fund, a mission-driven investment fund providing debt and equity financing to independent news and information companies. MDIF operates in countries where free and independent media is under threat.

Since joining MDIF in 2017, Bilal has leveraged two decades of experience in finance, media, and management to support media companies navigating complex operational and political landscapes.

Bilal’s career spans roles at KPMG, Al Jazeera, and a successful digital media startup, which he helped scale from the ground up. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges strategic investment with editorial and business acumen, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of media enterprises globally.

He is a Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent) and holds a post-graduate diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Rhodes University.