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Sir Ian Cheshire Named Preferred Ofcom Chair Candidate

4/8/2026

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Sir Ian Cheshire has been named the preferred candidate for Ofcom, pending a parliamentary hearing.
If confirmed, he would serve a four-year term, succeeding Lord Michael Grade.
Cheshire has led Channel 4 as chair and worked at Kingfisher and Barclays UK.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall praised his leadership during change and Ofcom’s online-safety remit.
The chairmanship offers £120,000 for three days weekly, with a final decision after Select Committee review.

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Sir Ian Cheshire has been named the preferred candidate for Ofcom, pending a parliamentary hearing.
If confirmed, he would serve a four-year term, succeeding Lord Michael Grade.
Cheshire has led Channel 4 as chair and worked at Kingfisher and Barclays UK.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall praised his leadership during change and Ofcom’s online-safety remit.
The chairmanship offers £120,000 for three days weekly, with a final decision after Select Committee review.