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Former Channel 4 chair and Kingfisher CEO appointed as new Ofcom chair at a crucial time for the UK's media industry.
City veteran Ian Cheshire has been named as the new chair of Ofcom, the UK's powerful media regulator. Cheshire, who previously served as the chair of Channel 4 and CEO of home improvement retailer Kingfisher, will take on the role for a four-year term once he is approved through a parliamentary hearing.
Ofcom plays a crucial role in overseeing the UK's media and internet sectors, making Cheshire's appointment particularly significant at a time of rapid transformation and challenges facing the industry. As the new chair, Cheshire will help guide Ofcom's approach to key issues such as content regulation, media ownership, and the rollout of next-generation broadband.
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Cheshire's background in both the private and public sectors makes him well-suited to the role. During his tenure as Kingfisher CEO from 2008 to 2014, he oversaw the company's digital transformation and international expansion. As Channel 4 chair from 2016 to 2020, he navigated the broadcaster through a period of disruption and changing viewer habits.
In a statement, Cheshire expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, saying:
Source: The Guardian
