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Digital UK, the industry body overseeing the UK's switchover to digital television, has appointed former Channel 4 executive David Scott as its new CEO.
Scott was part of Channel 4's launch management team in 1982, becoming managing director and deputy chief executive. He left Channel 4 in 2005 but has represented it on the board of Digital UK since then.
Scott replaces Ford Ennals, who is to leave Digital UK at the end of January to take up a US-based position with Nike.
"I’m delighted that David is taking on leadership of this important national project," said Digital UK chairman Barry Cox. "He has been closely involved in switchover, both during his time at Channel 4 and more recently on the board of Digital UK. His understanding of the unique challenges of this project, combined with his many years of wider broadcasting experience will ensure the process continues to be expertly managed and viewers are kept well informed."
Scott added: "Delivering digital television switchover is probably one of the most exciting and challenging roles in UK broadcasting. It will change forever the television landscape and the viewing experience for millions of households and ensure everyone can share in the benefits of digital TV. Switchover got off to a good start in the lead switchover area of Whitehaven last month. My top priority will be to lead the Digital UK team in making sure we and our partners deliver an equally smooth and successful switch to digital television in every part of the country."
Scott was part of Channel 4's launch management team in 1982, becoming managing director and deputy chief executive. He left Channel 4 in 2005 but has represented it on the board of Digital UK since then.
Scott replaces Ford Ennals, who is to leave Digital UK at the end of January to take up a US-based position with Nike.
"I’m delighted that David is taking on leadership of this important national project," said Digital UK chairman Barry Cox. "He has been closely involved in switchover, both during his time at Channel 4 and more recently on the board of Digital UK. His understanding of the unique challenges of this project, combined with his many years of wider broadcasting experience will ensure the process continues to be expertly managed and viewers are kept well informed."
Scott added: "Delivering digital television switchover is probably one of the most exciting and challenging roles in UK broadcasting. It will change forever the television landscape and the viewing experience for millions of households and ensure everyone can share in the benefits of digital TV. Switchover got off to a good start in the lead switchover area of Whitehaven last month. My top priority will be to lead the Digital UK team in making sure we and our partners deliver an equally smooth and successful switch to digital television in every part of the country."
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