Tag: Sky

IoD appoints three new non-executive directors
Renee Hunt, Mark Pacitti and Vikas Shah formally take up their positions on the Institute of Directors’ board today.

Jane Millichip to be CEO of BAFTA
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ new chief executive officer joins from the top content role at Sky Studios.

Standard Life’s Gilbert counts the days to non-executive resignation
Standard Life Aberdeen co-CEO Martin Gilbert offers reassurance that he will relinquish one of the two non-executive roles which currently place him in contravention of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Advisors turn against James Murdoch as Sky chairman
James Murdoch’s independence as chairman of Sky is questioned by shareholder advisors.

Regulator clashes with government over Sky takeover
Ofcom chief executive defends conclusion that the proposed takeover of Sky by 21st Century Fox is a media plurality issue, and not a question of broadcasting standards.

Sky takeover investigation may focus on governance
Regulator could take evidence on the corporate governance implications of the 21st Century Fox bid for Sky.

Fox-Sky deal to face governance demands
Efforts to stymie the 21st Century Fox takeover of Sky could focus on governance demands.

James Murdoch suffers shareholder revolt
Independent shareholders vote against the reappointment of James Murdoch as chairman of Sky.