Interim Management Arrangemen

RNS Number : 5929A

ITV PLC

12 October 2009

 



ITV plc 

Interim Management Arrangements  

ITV plc announces that John Cresswell, currently Chief Operating Officer, has agreed to assume the role of Interim Chief Executive to lead the company through to the appointment and arrival of the next Chief Executive. John Cresswell has informed the company that he then plans to leave to seek a fresh challenge.

The Interim CEO role will commence on the arrival of Michael Grade's successor as Chairman, the process for which is underway. Sir Crispin Davis and Sir Michael Bishop have both recently confirmed to the Nominations Committee of the Board that they are not candidates.  The Committee has revised its shortlist accordingly and is continuing its search with all due speed. 

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For further information:

ITV plc

Investor Relations

Christy Swords - Director of Investor Relations Tel: [phone]

Press queries Tel: [phone]

Ruth Settle - Director of Corporate Communications Tel: [phone] 

Tulchan Communications Group Tel: [phone]

Susanna Voyle

 

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