STV Group PLC Appointment of Chief Executive Officer (8939N)
August 14 2017 - 4:17AM
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STV Group PLC
14 August 2017
Press Release
14 August 2017
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
STV Group plc today announces that Simon Pitts will join the
Board as Chief Executive Officer on 3 January 2018.
This appointment is made following the announcement in April
2017 of Rob Woodward's intention to step down from the Board and
his role as Chief Executive Officer within a period of 12
months.
Simon Pitts will join from ITV plc where he is a member of the
executive board holding the position of Managing Director, Online,
Pay TV, Interactive & Technology. Over a 17 year career at ITV
plc Simon held a range of senior roles, was one of the main
architects of the company's recent transformation, and oversaw
strong growth in ITV's digital businesses. Additionally, Simon is
currently vice chair of the trustees of the Royal Television
Society.
Baroness Margaret Ford, Chairman of STV Group plc, said: "After
a thorough and rigorous search process we are delighted that Simon
has agreed to join STV as Chief Executive Officer. The combination
of Simon's sector experience, drive and track record in delivering
strategic change make him an ideal candidate to lead STV's next
phase of growth. I am looking forward to working with him."
Simon Pitts, said: "I have got to know STV well during my time
at ITV and I'm excited by the opportunity to lead a company with
such a strong brand and relationship with its audience. I'm looking
forward to working with everyone at STV to make the most of its
great potential in the future."
There is no information required to be disclosed in accordance
with Listing Rule 9.6.13.
Ends
Enquiries:-
STV Group plc
Eleanor Marshall, PR & Communications Manager
Tel: 0141 300 3670
Charlotte Street Partners
Harriet Moll
Tel: 0131 516 5310
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