16th Feb 2016 09:05
LONDON (Alliance News) - Broadcaster ITV PLC on Tuesday said it has appointed Peter Bazalgette as its new chairman, with plans for him to replace Archie Norman in the role on May 12.
Bazalgette has been a non-executive director of ITV since June 2013 and is currently the chair of Arts Council England, a position he will hold until January 2017. He also is president of the Royal Television Society.
Bazalgette is the former chairman of television producer Endemol UK and is credited with the creation of a number of formats, including reality show Big Brother.
ITV shares were down 0.5% to 242.30 pence on Tuesday morning.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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