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Channel 4's Ian Katz Resigns Amid Revenue Struggles

4/18/2026

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  • Ian Katz, Channel 4's chief content officer, will step down in October, creating a gap amid declining ad revenues and streaming competition.
  • His tenure is mixed, with supporters praising innovative shows and critics doubting the ability to deliver sustainable hits.
  • Potential successors include David Brindley, Alisa Pomeroy, Louisa Compton, and Kiran Nataraja, with Pomeroy seen as the internal candidate and Channel 4's first internal hire in over 40 years.