Congratulations to photojournalist Tomas Stargardter who has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images).
Tomas, a German-Costa Rican national, brings more than 30 years of diverse experience in the visual media industry to his new role. Prior to joining EPA Images, he had a career with The Associated Press as a photo editor for the Latin America Desk, where he worked for just about a decade as part of an agile team that edited and planned coverage across Latin America and the Caribbean.
His career began in the mid-1990s, working as a photojournalist with The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse and La Prensa, Nicaragua’s largest daily newspaper, where he held multiple roles including Central America Chief Photographer and multimedia editor. He was instrumental in the transformation of La Prensa’s photo department, leading the transition from analog to digital media and establishing the country’s first multimedia news department.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tomas to EPA Images as our new Editor-in-Chief, ” said Julia R. Arévalo, EPA Images’ President & CEO. “His extensive expertise in photojournalism, combined with his experience in editorial leadership, make him the ideal choice to lead our global team of visual journalists and editors. We are confident that he will help elevate EPA Images’ reputation for excellence and innovation in visual journalism.”
Tomas told PAN: “I am honoured to assume this role at EPA Images, ” said Stargardter. “Having worked with many talented individuals across the industry, I look forward to continuing the agency’s mission of delivering compelling visual content that informs, educates, and inspires audiences around the world. I am excited about the future of EPA Images and the opportunities that lie ahead for our team.”
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