Charless Gurassa will replace Lord Burns as chairman of Channel 4, who is set to step down on Wednesday (27 January).
Gurassa has been tasked with dealing with the government’s upcoming review of the broadcaster, which may result in privatisation. He has been appointed chairman for an intial three year period, a decision which has been approved by culture secretary John Whittingdale. The Guardian reported that Gurassa was Ofcom’s first suggestion to the department for culture, which can veto its suggestions.
Gurassa joins Channel 4 from EasyJet, where he was deputy chairman. He has experience in taking companies public, having overseen Virgin Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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