Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 06 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
The UK government has chosen veteran television executive Samir Shah to be the new chairman of the BBC. The 71-year-old Shah previously held senior roles at the BBC including head of current affairs and political journalism. He currently serves as CEO of an independent production company that supplies programming to the BBC and other broadcasters. Shah said he was “delighted” to be selected and emphasized the BBC’s cultural importance in British life. If approved, he will replace former chairman Richard Sharp who resigned earlier this year over controversy related to his ties with Boris Johnson. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer stated Shah has the experience and ambition to guide the BBC through today’s challenging media landscape. His journalistic background was welcomed by observers who see it as an asset for upholding the BBC’s independence and public mission during a difficult financial period.
