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Update from ITV plc
Update from ITV plc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 6897Z ITV PLC 25 September 2009 \n \n25.09.09\n\nUPDATE FROM ITV PLC\n\nThe Nominations Committee of the Board of ITV plc announces that it has terminated its discussions with Tony Ball. The Committee has negotiated exhaustively with Mr Ball, and throughout has been fully cognisant of, and responsive to, the views of its shareholders.\n\nThe process of negotiation and discussion has highlighted a number substantial differences, including a failure to finally agree contractual arrangements, together with a disagreement over the future Chairmanship. The Committee has therefore concluded that it would not be in the best interests of the Company to appoint Mr Ball as ITV plc's Chief Executive. \n\nDuring the Chief Executive search process, it was agreed between the Committee and Michael Grade that whatever the outcome he would stand down as Chairman. The search process for a new chairman is well advanced and discussions are ongoing with a number of external candidates. The Committee is confident of appointing a new non-Executive Chairman in the near future. The first task of the new Chairman will be to appoint a new Chief Executive.\n\nThe Committee is pleased that Michael Grade has agreed to continue to lead the Company as Executive Chairman until the new non-Executive Chairman is appointed and in post. \n\n-ends-\n\nFor further information: \n\nITV plc\n\nInvestor Relations\n\nChristy Swords - Director of Investor Relations Tel: 020 7157 6572\nPippa Foulds - Head of Investor Relations Tel: 020 7157 6555\n\n \nPress queries Tel: 0207 156 7266\n\nMark Gallagher - Director of Group Corporate Affairs Tel: 020 7156 7267\nLouise Evans - Head of Corporate Communications  ...