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Mr Sayed-Khaiyum began in radio and then moved to the screen where he worked at Fiji Television Limited for about nine years. He worked his way up to managing news content and also hosted the then highly rated weekly current affairs programme, Close Up.
Friday 07 January 2022 | 10:00
Chief executive officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and his three favourite places.
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is a leader in radio and television.
He is the successful chief executive officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation.
He has built it into a modern multimedia powerhouse and regional leader.
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He earlier had a prominent career as a journalist.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum began in radio and then moved to the screen where he worked at Fiji Television Limited for about nine years.
He worked his way up to managing news content and also hosted the then highly rated weekly current affairs programme, Close Up.
Following this successful stint, he moved to New Zealand where he worked at Asia Downunder, a television magazine programme where he stayed more than three years.
He has covered major political events, interviewed political, business, thought leaders both here and abroad.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum has been at the helm of FBC for 14 years.
The Bay of islands in Vanua Balavu, Lau.
Place In Fiji That Remains On Your Bucket List?
I’d love to go on one of the Lau cruises….but it’s quite expensive so I’m contemplating on that.
Kadavu and I suppose Koro.
I like going on road trips.
I’m naturally inquisitive because I used to be a journalist so I always wonder what’s down this road and that.
I like to detour all over the place and discover new places.
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