Ahmed Shakeeb appointed as PSM's new managing director

Ahmed Shakeeb (Shakeybe) has been appointed today as the Managing Director (MD) of the Public Service Media (PSM).

The Privatization and Corporatization Board announced that Shakeeb, who has a long history as a presenter for Television Maldives (TVM), was appointed today to lead the state-owned media company.

Shakeeb's appointment follows the resignation of the previous MD, Ibrahim Nasreen, on November 29th. Shakeeb is the fourth MD to be appointed to PSM under the current administration, succeeding Zeena Zahir, Mohamed Saeed, and Nasreen.

Shakeeb, who most recently hosted President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's special podcast show, is renowned for presenting several major TVM shows, including Thiyabeyfulhun ge Furusaathu, Ehaarai Mihaaru, Ehandhaanugai, Heyyanbo, and Dhivehiraajjeyge Enme Aligadha Thari.

He spent the majority of his professional career in the education sector, primarily at the Department of Public Examination (DPE), where he served as the Director General. He was later transferred to the National Institute of Education (NIE) before retiring from the education sector in July last year.

Shakeeb began his service in the education sector in 1985 and went on to hold various senior positions. He dedicated 35 years and seven months to the education sector, during which he also worked concurrently as a presenter for TVM.