Mounia Aram is the founder and CEO of the Mounia Aram Company, where she works across production, distribution, consulting, mentoring, and international partnerships in animation. With more than 20 years in the industry, she is known for connecting African animation talent and stories with the global market.

Her wider industry roles include serving as Africa Council Chair for the Geena Davis Institute, sitting on the Advisory Board of MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo in Rome, and serving on the board of the Diversify TV Awards. She has also been an International Emmy Awards juror and is a frequent moderator and speaker at major international events.

At SACC, Aram brings a global industry perspective to conversations on women’s leadership, animation across Africa and the Arab world, international co-production, alternative financing, AI in animation, and smart production pipelines.