ITV plc - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on ITV plc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into ITV plc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Andrew Cosslett
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Andrew Cosslett has been the Chairman of the company since September 2022. Currently, he also serves as the Chairman of Kingfisher PLC. Prior to this, he served as the Chairman and Director at Rugby Football Union from 2016 to 2021. Previously, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Hotels Group. Mr. Cosslett also held various positions at Cadbury Schweppes.
Carolyn McCall
Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive BoardMs. Carolyn McCall has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company since 2018. She also serves as a Director of Bridgepoint Group plc. Previously, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of EasyJet from 2010 to 2017. Ms. McCall also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Media Group from 2006 to 2010. Earlier, she worked as a Director at Tesco plc, Lloyds TSB and New Look Group plc.
Christopher John Kennedy
Chief Operating Officer; Chief Financial Officer; Director Executive BoardMr. Christopher John Kennedy has been the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of the company since 2021. He also serves as the Director at Whitbread plc, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served as the Chief Financial Officer at Micro Focus International plc from 2018 to 2019; and held various senior management roles at EMI Music for more than 17 years, including Chief Financial Officer for UK business, Chief Operating Officer International, Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer.
Simon Farnsworth
Chief Technology Officer Senior ManagementMr. Simon Farnsworth has been the Chief Technology officer of the company since 2024. Prior to this, he served as News UK’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Earlier, Mr. Farnsworth held roles at Discovery Globecast Australia and Telstra Broadcast Services.
Ade Rawcliffe
Chief People Officer Senior ManagementMs. Ade Rawcliffe has been the Chief People Officer of the company since January 2025. Previously, she was the Head of Diversity and inclusion of the company.
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