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Channel 4 Nears Chair Decision Amid Recruitment Delays

9/10/2025

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Channel 4 is close to finalizing its chair recruitment, with candidates being narrowed down.
Justin King has withdrawn, leaving Wol Kolade and Debbie Wosskow as leading candidates.
The process has faced delays due to CEO Alex Mahon's resignation.
Dawn Airey is currently the interim chair, with a decision on the new chair anticipated soon.
Ofcom manages the recruitment, while the government will approve the final appointment.

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Story summary

Channel 4 is close to finalizing its chair recruitment, with candidates being narrowed down.
Justin King has withdrawn, leaving Wol Kolade and Debbie Wosskow as leading candidates.
The process has faced delays due to CEO Alex Mahon's resignation.
Dawn Airey is currently the interim chair, with a decision on the new chair anticipated soon.
Ofcom manages the recruitment, while the government will approve the final appointment.