Richard M. Lobo, Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau
The IBB Director is appointed by the U.S. President and operates as an extension of the Broadcasting Board of Governors in its oversight of U.S. international broadcasting. Read More
Jeffrey N. Trimble, IBB Deputy Director
The IBB Deputy Director advises the Board on developments in international broadcasting and manages the BBG staff, which provides the Board with technical, professional and administrative support as well as strategic guidance and program oversight. Read More
David Ensor, Director of the Voice of America
As Director of VOA, Ensor oversees a worldwide multimedia operation broadcasting in 43 languages, reaching an estimated 141 million people each week via radio, television, mobile, and the Internet. Read More
Carlos A. García-Pérez, Director, Office of Cuba Broadcasting
The Director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting oversees Radio and TV Martí which provide balanced news on local, regional and international events of importance to the Cuban people. Programming includes vital information on science, technology, health and culture. Read More
Paul Kollmer-Dorsey, General Counsel (Acting)
Paul Kollmer-Dorsey joined the BBG as Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel in June 2009. He also serves as Designated Agency Ethics Official. Read More
Marie Skiba Lennon, Chief of Staff
The IBB Chief of Staff has direct oversight of Human Resources, Contracts, and Security functions, and coordinates efforts by Engineering and all other IBB elements in supporting the broadcasting entities operating under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Read More
Bruce Sherman, Director, Office of Strategy and Development
The Director of Strategy and Development is responsible for global strategy and research for the BBG. Read More
Gary Thatcher, Director of External Liaison
The Director of the Office of Marketing and External Liaison oversees all IBB marketing support activities and represents the agency in its numerous and growing relationships with other governments, international broadcasters and private entities. Read More
André Mendes, Director, Office of Technology, Services and Innovation
The Director of the Office of Technology, Services and Innovation provides executive leadership in the planning, development, and operation of all the engineering and technical systems necessary to communicate with the people of the world by radio, TV, and the Internet. Read More
Lynne Weil, Director of Communications and External Affairs
The Director of Communications and External Affairs acts as the BBG’s primary strategist on communications and outreach activities, and as the Board’s chief advisor for Congressional and external affairs. Read More
Grantee Leadership
Kevin Klose, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Kevin Klose became Acting President and CEO of RFE/RL, Inc. on January 26, 2013. RFE/RL’s board of directors appointed Klose on January 17, 2013, to serve for a period of up to one year. Read More
Brian Conniff, President, Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Brian T. Conniff is President of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN), broadcasting news and information in Arabic to the Middle East. As President of MBN, Conniff oversees the operation of the popular radio network Radio Sawa, as well as two television channels: Alhurra and Alhurra-Iraq. Read More
Libby Liu, President, Radio Free Asia
Libby Liu was named president of RFA in September 2005 by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), following the retirement of RFA’s founding president Richard Richter. Read More
