Ofcom Chairman Steps Down

Ofcom has announced that David Currie will step down as chairman of the Ofcom board after Easter next year.

Currie was named as the unaugural chairman in July 2002 – he has been instrumental in guiding Ofcom through its early development and establishing a strong reputation for the company within the communications sector.

Before taking on the role at Ofcom, Currie had a career in economics, including roles in regulation, education and advising governments.

Currie said: “I look forward to working with Ofcom well into 2009 on such crucial matters as the development of policy on public service broadcasting, NGA and consumer protection.”

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform will be responsible for finding Curries’ replacement, which will be advertised in September this year.

Ofcom: 020 7981 3040 www.ofcom.org.uk