> Deezer,

the global music streaming service, has appointed Tarek Mounir as CEO for the MENA and Turkey region, effective first of April. Mounir will be responsible for growing Deezer’s B2B and advertising business in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, working closely with the company’s global product, marketing and content teams to bring the company’s local strategy to life. Tarek joins Deezer from Turner, an international broadcast media company, where he spent over eight years successfully growing the business in MENA, Turkey, Greece & Cyprus. Tarek is also an entertainment veteran. Prior to his time at Turner, he produced commercials and long form animation; as well as served as a TV presenter for shows including Survivor, Middle East.