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RNS Number : 7894S  ITV PLC  18 July 2022

ITV plc ("the Company")

 

Director Appointment

 

18 July 2022

 

The Company announces that Gidon Katz has been appointed to the ITV plc Board
as an independent Non-executive Director with effect from today, 18 July
2022.

 

Gidon has extensive digital and streaming services experience, along with
in-depth knowledge of tech product and platform businesses having been
responsible for the transformation of Now TV in the UK and the development and
highly successful launch of Peacock, NBCU's streaming service.  Peacock is a
pioneering streaming service which offers consumers the choice of a free,
ad-supported version with premium tiers offering a wider range of content
without ads.

He is currently senior vice president of ROKU, and was previously at NBCU, Now
TV, Box TV, Virgin Media and NTL. He will bring a digital and streaming
perspective to the Board.

Sir Peter Bazalgette, ITV's Chairman, said: "Gidon is a digital native with
in-depth streaming experience who will further strengthen the diverse mix of
expertise and experience on the Board.  On behalf of the Board, I am
delighted to welcome Gidon to ITV."

 

Gidon Katz commented: "I am thrilled to be joining ITV as it adapts to the
changes in our industry while maintaining its leadership position in
production, broadcasting and streaming.  It's exciting to be joining ITV
ahead of the launch of ITVX and I look forward to working with the Board and
executive team."

 

In relation to Gidon's appointment, no information is required to be disclosed
pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

 

ENDS

 

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