Press Release
Sima Diab, new Managing Editor at EPA Images
Accomplished visual journalist Sima Diab has been appointed Managing Editor at European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images), which was announced today in Frankfurt by EPA Images’ President & CEO, Julia R. Arévalo.
An award-winning independent documentary photographer and videographer with over a decade of experience in visual journalism, Diab has extensively covered critical issues including conflict, migration, climate change, and social conditions across the Arab World.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sima to EPA Images as a new member of our editorial management team.” Arévalo said. “Her extensive experience and proven expertise in visual storytelling will be invaluable to the team. Sima’s commitment to capturing impactful stories aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver compelling news to our global audience.”
Sima will start her role on 1 October 2024 and will be based in Cairo, as part of the company’s strategy to enhance its presence in the Middle East. Diab will not only manage the editorial team but will also actively contribute to photo and video coverage in the region. This strategic move underscores EPA Images’ commitment to deepening its coverage in the region, recognizing the importance of visual storytelling in bringing global attention to the diverse and complex narratives emerging from the Middle East.
A Syrian-American, Diab holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Texas, USA. Her multilingual proficiency includes fluency in Arabic and English, with basic knowledge of French.
“I am excited to join EPA, and use my many years of field experience to help manage and grow the EPA team,” Diab said. “Through collaborative work with photographers and editors, I plan to create inspiring visual stories from this rich and beautiful region.”
Before joining EPA Images, Diab was an independent editorial and NGO photographer based in Cairo. She received the UNICEF Long Term Agreement Photographer Award in December 2023. Diab created and collaborated on visual content, including photography and video, for editorial and international NGO clients. Her work involved executing story ideas, with a strong focus on news gathering and research as well as collaborating with different teams.
Contact: Vanessa Keller, Marketing & Communications Manager at EPA Images Email: marketing@epaimages.com Phone: +49 69 244321 806 / 808
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About EPA Images
European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (rebranded as EPA Images) was created by an agreement among seven European news agencies in November 1984. The vision of the founders was driven by the demand for an independent quality picture service originally designed for the needs of the European media market. In early 2003, EPA made its service available to the worldwide market, beginning its global operations. In 2014, EPA launched its global video service. Today’s EPA photo and video services are based on the broad network of EPA Images’ visual journalists all over the world and on the daily production of its member agencies ANA-MPA, ANP, ANSA, EFE, KEYSTONE, LUSA, MIT and PAP, which are all market leaders in their respective countries.
