LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The British government on Wednesday said it had picked business leader Ian Cheshire to chair Ofcom, the media regulator that has a growing remit to protect users of online
Ian Cheshire Selected to Lead Ofcom as Media Regulator Chair in the UK
Appointment of Ian Cheshire as Ofcom Chair
Announcement by the British Government
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The British government on Wednesday said it had picked business leader Ian Cheshire to chair Ofcom, the media regulator that has a growing remit to protect users of online platforms from harm.
Background and Experience of Ian Cheshire
Previous Roles and Board Positions
Cheshire, who will be appointed for a four-year term subject to a parliamentary hearing, was the chair of broadcaster Channel 4 until a year ago.
He has held a string of other senior board positions, including chief executive of retailer Kingfisher and chair of Barclays UK.
Endorsement from Technology Secretary Liz Kendall
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said Cheshire had a track record of leading complex organisations through periods of significant change.
Leadership Qualities Needed at Ofcom
"That is exactly the kind of leadership Ofcom needs right now," she said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by James Davey)
