Sylvie Fodor
Executive Director @CEPIC
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @CEPIC
Brussels, BE
As the Center of the Picture Industry, CEPIC federates hundreds of picture and news agencies as well as historical archives in Europe whose core business is the licensing of images created by more than professional photographers they represent. Its membership includes global players such as Getty Images, Magnum Photos or Alamy, fine arts libraries such as Bridgeman Images, historical archives such as Fratelli Alinari, news photo syndication such as Le Figaro, news agencies such as Belga, TT and DPA as well as representatives for European trade associations AEAPAF, BAPLA, BLF, BVPA, SAB, and SNAPIG. CEPIC is involved in IP negotiations at European level and in technological standardisation in the visual field. Activities: EU lobbying, EU funded projects (FP7, Horizon2020, Creative Europe), CEPIC conferences
EDUCATION
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
Bachelor's degree, European and International Law
Emcra
EU fundraising Certification (Emcra), EU fundraising and management of EU projects
Freie Universität Berlin
Political Science and Government, European law
Sciences Po
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs, EU Affairs
SKILLS
ABOUT SYLVIE FODOR
I am the executive director of CEPIC, an international organisation that represents hundreds of picture and news agencies, historical archives, and professional photographers in the visual media field. With over 15 years of experience in this role, I have developed a strong expertise in EU affairs, especially in the areas of authors rights, platform liability, image rights, and ethical AI.I am passionate about defending the interests and values of the visual sector in the digital economy. My approach is collaborative and transparent. I have notably initiated and coordinated a coalition of 20 organisations to file an antitrust complaint against Google Images at the European Commission. Later CEPIC supported Google in the development of the Licensable Badge on Google Images that is attached to licensable images, pointing to the source. I participated in the advocacy efforts for the EU Copyright Directive. I led or partnered in two major EU funded projects with significant budgets. I also enjoy growing the CEPIC membership and organising the annual CEPIC annual event, one of the largest global gatherings of the international photo business community.
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