Who could replace Richard Sharp as chair of the BBC?
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In October 2020 media reports suggested he had ruled himself out of the race for BBC chairman, but Mr Sharp’s resignation may offer another opportunity. – Sir Nicholas Serota Sir Nicholas is currently a member of the BBC board and spent almost 30 years as the director of the Tate galleries. – Sir Robbie Gibb The former journalist had a 25-year career at the BBC before spending two years in Downing Street as communications director under Theresa May. Sir Robbie was knighted in Mrs May’s resignations honours list in 2019 and joined the BBC board in May 2021.
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Who is outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp and why did he resign?
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Report to find BBC chairman Richard Sharp 'breached rules over £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson'
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BBC chair quits over links to loans for Boris Johnson — the man who appointed him
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BBC board to consider future of Richard Sharp amid ‘cash for Boris row’
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Who is under-fire BBC chairman Richard Sharp?
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Sir Robbie Gibb: BBC director with links to No 10 ‘tried to block editorial appointment on political grounds’
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