7th Nov 2005 10:43
SMG PLC07 November 2005 Distinguished Programme-Maker and Journalist to Join SMG Board SMG plc ("SMG") announces today (7 November) that Tim Gardam, the highlyregarded television and radio executive, is to join the company's Board ofDirectors as a Non-Executive Director. Currently Principal of St Anne's College, Oxford, Tim is currently heading theuniversity working party to establish an Institute for the Study of Journalismat Oxford. He was Director of Television and of Programmes at Channel 4 from 1998 to 2003and Controller of News and Documentaries at Channel Five from 1996 to 1998. Hewas the BBC's Head of Current Affairs for television and radio after serving aseditor of both Panorama and Newsnight and founding the history series,Timewatch, during his time at the BBC between 1977 and 1996. He will join the SMG Board on 2 December and will become a member of theRemuneration Committee. Commenting on Tim's appointment, Chris Masters, Chairman, said: "I'm delighted that Tim has agreed to join the Board at SMG. Our television andradio businesses are central to our growth strategy and Tim's programme-makingcredentials and understanding of the UK television and radio broadcasting sectorwill prove invaluable as we continue to develop the Company." Tim Gardam said: "SMG is a fascinating modern media company that is transforming itself to meetthe challenges of the digital age. It contains some of the most powerful brandsin UK media. I look forward to working with the Board to build on its recentstrengths and help to maximise its value to shareholders." Further enquiries: Callum SprengCorporate Affairs Director, SMG plcTel: 0141 300 3640 There are no further details that require to be disclosed underListing Rule 9.6.13R This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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