Global specialist media platform Future plc has announced the appointment of Ivana Kirkbride as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 15 December 2023.
Kirkbride has spent her career in content-led, digital media businesses, most recently at Meta, where she held director positions in both product marketing and content strategy & acquisitions. Previously, she has held senior positions at Verizon, Google and YouTube, all in the US.
Kirkbride will join the Future board’s nominations committee and responsibility committee, taking over as chair of the latter on 1 February 2024.
Richard Huntingford, Future’s chair, commented: “I am delighted that Ivana has agreed to join the board of Future. Ivana brings extensive relevant experience from a range of large tech/digital media companies as well as a deep understanding of working across the media, digital, consumer ecosystem, particularly in the US market which is a key strategic priority for the Group. She will be a very valuable addition to Future’s board.”