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Geoff Cooper Appointed Chair of Channel 4

9/11/2025

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Geoff Cooper has been appointed chair of Channel 4, filling a leadership gap at the U.K. network.
Ofcom endorsed his appointment, citing his capabilities for steering Channel 4's future.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy approved Cooper's selection, finalizing a recruitment process that started in December.
Cooper brings extensive board experience from Dunelm Group and Travis Perkins.
Interim CEO Jonathan Allan praised Cooper's insights and thanked Dawn Airey for her interim leadership.

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Geoff Cooper has been appointed chair of Channel 4, filling a leadership gap at the U.K. network.
Ofcom endorsed his appointment, citing his capabilities for steering Channel 4's future.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy approved Cooper's selection, finalizing a recruitment process that started in December.
Cooper brings extensive board experience from Dunelm Group and Travis Perkins.
Interim CEO Jonathan Allan praised Cooper's insights and thanked Dawn Airey for her interim leadership.