Richard Sharp (banker)

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Richard Simon Sharp is a British former banker who became chairman of the BBC in February 2021. Following the findings of the Heppinstall inquiry into the appointment process, Sharp submitted his resignation to the BBC Board and to the Culture Secretary, which took effect at the end of June 2023.

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BBC 'had no concerns' over Richard Sharp's integrity, report finds The BBC "had no concerns" about Richard Sharp's integrity while he was employed as its chairman, a report from the broadcaster has said. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2023
Cartoon of outgoing BBC boss pulled by Guardian after antisemitism backlash A controversial cartoon of outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp has been taken down by a national newspaper after being widely condemned as antisemitic. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023
Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned as chairman of the BBC in the wake of a report into his appointment following a cronyism row. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023

BBC chairman retains support of Sunak despite Johnson loan row Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, his spokesman has said. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023
BBC chair made 'significant errors of judgement' over £800k Boris Johnson loan BBC chairman Richard Sharp made "significant errors of judgement" by facilitating an £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson, a cross-party committee of MPs has found. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2023
BBC chair offers no apology over Boris Johnson loan row BBC chairman Richard Sharp has offered no apology for his part in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, shortly before being recommended by the former prime minister for his job. Sky News - Published on February 7, 2023

Johnson told to stop asking Richard Sharp for financial advice days before he was made BBC chair - reports Boris Johnson was reportedly told to stop asking Richard Sharp for "advice" about his "personal financial matters" just days before he was announced as the new BBC chairman. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2023
BBC chairman confident he was 'appointed on merit' after Boris Johnson loan row Richard Sharp has said there was "no conflict of interest" over his role in helping Boris Johnson secure a loan before being appointed BBC chairman. Sky News - Published on January 24, 2023
BBC chairman asks for review into his hiring after claims he helped Boris Johnson secure loan BBC chairman Richard Sharp has asked for a review into his appointment after claims he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2023