David Lowen has been appointed managing director of EuroNews following the departure of Martyn Wheatley who joins MBC (Middle East Broadcasting Centre) in Dubai as managing director of news. David was appointed on Thursday 16th January 2003 and start on Monday 20th.

David Lowen is an experienced television executive who has worked for ITV in the UK and as a consultant for many broadcasters in Europe.

The management team set up by Martyn Wheatley remains in place but its role is strengthened.
Luis Rivas has the function of editorial director, Alan Mercer is appointed director of resources, Michael Peters is named financial director and Dominique Gicquel becomes human resources director. Olivier de Montchenu continues as sales and marketing director.

Martyn Wheatley, joined EuroNews as deputy managing director in 1997. He was appointed managing director in May 1999 and helped make EuroNews into the most watched news channel in Europe.