Channel 4 Faces Criticism Over Lack of Board Diversity

Chairman Sir Ian Cheshire argues recent appointments of four white directors do not meet the broadcaster's diversity targets.

Channel 4's chairman, Sir Ian Cheshire, has criticized the recent appointment of four white directors to the broadcaster's board, arguing it falls short of the organization's diversity targets.
The Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, approved the appointments, which were announced by UK's media regulator Ofcom.
Following the appointments, 14 of the 15 members of Channel 4’s board are white, amounting to about 93%.
Channel 4 has a target to draw 20% of its staff from ethnic minorities, 12% from people with disabilities and 6% from those who identify as LGBT.
The British government has reportedly blocked a woman of color, Rozina Breen, from being appointed to Channel 4‘s board for a third time, without providing reasons for the decision.