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Michael Ian Grade, Baron Grade of Yarmouth, CBE (born 8 March 1943) is an English television executive and businessman. He has held a number of senior roles in television, including controller of BBC1 (1984–1986), chief executive of Channel 4 (1988–1997), chairman of the board of governors of the BBC (2004–2006), and executive ...
Apr 1, 2022 · The former BBC and ITV boss will lead the UK media regulator for four years from May 2022. He will earn £142,500 a year and oversee online safety, broadcasting and telecoms issues.
Mar 24, 2022 · The former BBC and ITV chief executive and Conservative peer is the government's preferred candidate for the role of Ofcom chairman. He faces challenges and controversies as he takes over the watchdog that regulates broadcasting, telecoms and online safety.
Sep 28, 2022 · The new chairman of Ofcom, Lord Michael Grade, has said the broadcasting watchdog "does not, and should not" regulate so-called culture wars.
Mar 27, 2022 · Concerns are growing over the government’s plan to install Conservative peer Michael Grade as the next chair of media regulator Ofcom, amid questions over his impartiality and past business...
Mar 24, 2022 · Boris Johnson has turned to broadcasting veteran Lord Michael Grade to chair UK media regulator Ofcom, capping a protracted appointments process marred by hold-ups and claims of political...
Mar 25, 2022 · Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced that Lord Grade is the government's preferred candidate for the role of Ofcom chair. He has worked at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and has experience in online safety and media regulation.
