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20|02|09

Collette Bowe confirmed as Ofcom Chairman

The Government today confirmed the appointment of Colette Bowe as Ofcom’s new Chairman. She will take up the position on 11 March.  

The confirmed appointment follows a public scrutiny hearing by the Business and Culture, Media and Sport Select Committees which took place on 13 January 2009 in line with Parliamentary procedures for public appointments.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

1. The Government’s announcement can be found here:  http://nds.coi.gov.uk/environment/berr/

2. Ofcom’s news release on Colette Bowe’s appointment as Chairman-elect can be found at: www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/12/nr_20081217a

3. Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

4.  For further information about Ofcom please visit: www.ofcom.org.uk. Ofcom’s news releases can be found at: www.ofcom.org.uk/media/

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