Harlan Mandel

Harlan Mandel is an American executive and the CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), an organization that invests in independent media businesses around the world. He has been involved in efforts to promote and protect media independence in various regions, including Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Recently, he was in the news due to concerns raised by minority shareholders regarding the sale of media assets under the brand Vijesti, emphasizing the lack of consultation and potential implications for media independence.