ITV PLC Directorate Change (4213H)
December 03 2020 - 6:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 4213H
ITV PLC
03 December 2020
ITV plc ("the Company")
Directorate Change
3 December 2020
The Company announces that Sharmila Nebhrajani has been
appointed to the ITV plc Board as an independent Non-executive
Director and member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from
10 December 2020.
Sharmila will succeed Roger Faxon, who will be stepping down
from the Board on 10 December 2020, having served for eight
years.
Sharmila has strong public service, government and commercial
experience across a wide range of sectors. She studied Medicine at
the University of Oxford and is a Chartered Accountant, starting
her business career in strategy consulting at PwC. Her previous
media and communications experience includes roles at Cable &
Wireless and 13 years at the BBC ending her time as Chief Operating
Officer of its Future Media & Technology division, where she
managed the business functions of bbc.co.uk, including the launch
of iPlayer.
She is currently a Non-executive Director of Severn Trent plc,
Chairman of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and
Non-executive Director of National Savings & Investments. Most
recently Sharmila was Chief Executive of Wilton Park, an executive
agency of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office convening
international policy dialogues on key areas of geopolitical
significance from Global Health and Climate Change to Nuclear
Non-proliferation and Challenges to Democracy. Sharmila received an
OBE in 2014 for services to medical research.
Sir Peter Bazalgette, ITV's Chairman, said:
"I would like to thank Roger for his very significant
contribution to the Company during his eight years on the Board. We
have benefitted greatly from his wise counsel and Roger will depart
with the Board's very best wishes and deep gratitude."
"Sharmila brings extensive board experience spanning public
policy, regulatory and public listed businesses, which will further
strengthen the mix of expertise and experience on the Board. On
behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Sharmila to
ITV."
Sharmila Nebhrajani commented: "I am excited to be joining ITV
at such a dynamic time for media and entertainment companies. I
look forward to working with the Board and executive team to help
drive ITV's More Than TV strategy and deliver value for
shareholders."
In relation to Sharmila's appointment, no further information is
required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
In accordance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006,
the Company confirms that Roger Faxon will receive payment of fees
for service up to the date of his leaving but that no other
remuneration payment or payment for loss of office will be made in
connection with his departure.
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