Andres Ilves

Andres Ilves is a journalist and writer, most recently at the BBC, where he headed the Somali Service at BBC Africa, previously head of the Persian and Pashto Service of the BBC World Service. He is responsible for BBC radio and online output in the languages of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and the border areas of Pakistan. He has also been the country director for Kenya and Somalia for BBC Media Action. In addition to his positions of editorial responsibility within the BBC, Ilves speaks and writes about current affairs,appearing on television as well. From 2009 to 2011 Ilves was the head of development for BBC Global News Marketing, Communications, and Audiences.