Speaker

Christian MAKARIAN

Managing Director - L'Express

1999 – 2016 : Managing Director for ‘l’Express’, International columnist

Editorial responsibilities: Final proofreading of magazine articles, decisions concerning the cover selection, main themes and key topics, interface supervision between written and web content, brand development through special issues and seasonal editions, editorial budget management.

International news coverage, weekly column drafting.

Interfacing with advertisers on behalf of ‘L’Express’; organizing conferences and seminars; organizing and moderating cruises for selected readers

Television and radio: participation in current affairs debates with broadcasters such as France 24, Al Jazeera, BBC International, and ITV in both French and English. Regular Consultant for BFM TV and frequent speaker on France Inter radio station.

1992 – 1999: Head of Department and major projects at the weekly magazine « Le Point »

1987- 1992: Political Editor at « Le Point » Department chief, covering Education, Social issues and  Defence.

1984 – 1987: Educational section chief at « Le Point ».