en.Wedoany.com Reported - The media regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), has officially appointed Sir Ian Cheshire as its Chair, following his pre-appointment hearing with the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee.
Upon taking office, Cheshire pledged to ensure that the regulator is guided by the real-life experiences of those most vulnerable to online harm and translates these into effective action. He also committed to constructive collaboration with the government across all areas of Ofcom's remit, including the effective implementation of the Online Safety Act and subsequent government initiatives, driving Ofcom to set growth targets and key performance indicators, while fully safeguarding the regulator's operational independence.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said: "Sir Ian has the experience needed to lead Ofcom at this critical stage. The Online Safety Act must be implemented firmly and without compromise, and Ofcom plays a central role in making the UK the safest place to be online. Whether protecting consumers, tackling online harms, or driving growth in the communications sector, the regulator's role has never been more important. I look forward to working with Sir Ian as he leads Ofcom into its next phase."
Cheshire added: "I am honored to take on the role of Ofcom Chair at this important time, as it takes on new challenges in online safety while continuing its traditional regulatory duties in telecoms and broadcasting. I am particularly focused on the real-life experiences of citizens and the data that reflects the impact of our work."
Cheshire previously served as Chair of Channel 4 (2022-2025) and was Chief Executive of Kingfisher. He has since held several senior non-executive and advisory roles in business, sustainability, and public policy, including chairmanships at Barclays UK, Land Securities, and several charities.
He succeeds Lord Michael Grade at Ofcom, whose term as Chair ended at the end of April.
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