Elissar Naddaf

Elissar Naddaf
Chairwoman and Director-General of Télé Liban
Assumed office
22 August 2025
Personal details
Born (1971-09-07) 7 September 1971
Children4
EducationHoly Spirit University of Kaslik (Ph.D. in Contemporary French Literature) & Lebanese University (BA in journalism with a specialization in news agencies)
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Elissar Naddaf (Arabic: اليسار ندّاف) born on September 7, 1971, is a Lebanese media executive. She is the chairwoman of the board of directors and director-general of Télé Liban, the Lebanese national public broadcaster. Her appointment by the Council of Ministers ended decades of neglect and vacancy. The appointment process was praised for its transparency and clarity, favoring competence over corruption, interference, and quotas. Prior to her nomination, Naddaf served as an advisor to the Minister of Information and spearheaded the digitization of the archives, focusing on Francophonie and women.