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UK to name Samir Shah as BBC chairman after sharp controversy

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 December 2023
The UK is set to name lifelong television industry veteran Samir Shah as chairman of the century-old British Broadcasting Corp.Shah, 71, who was previously a director on the BBC’s board and has held roles at the corporation leading political and current affairs television, will be announced in the role on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussions. He’s currently chief executive officer of British production company Juniper Communications. He takes over from Richard Sharp, who resigned after an official inquiry found Sharp breached rules by failing to fully disclose ties to the UK’s Conservative Party leadership.
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UK Announces Dr. Samir Shah, of Indian Descent as Next Chairman of BBC| Oneindia News 01:49

 Dr. Samir Shah, an Indian-origin media leader, is set to be the next BBC Chairman appointed by the UK government. With extensive TV experience, Shah owned Juniper, an independent production firm, and received a CBE for TV contributions. He faces parliamentary scrutiny before assuming office, aiming...

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