Channel 4 appoints Simon Rexworthy as Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer

Channel 4 today announces the appointment of Simon Rexworthy as Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Priya Dogra and joining its Executive Committee. 

Simon, who joins later this month, will lead Channel 4's corporate strategy, as well as its transformation and development agenda, helping to shape the broadcaster's future direction.

He will be responsible for developing and delivering Channel 4's long-term vision and roadmap, originating high impact partnerships, driving growth and identifying corporate development opportunities. Additionally, Simon will help to drive revenue diversification, as well as its innovation roadmap around new technologies and AI.

Simon has more than 20 years' international experience spanning strategy, product management, content acquisition and business transformation across the pay TV and streaming sectors. Most recently he served as Chief Strategy and Product Officer at MultiChoice South Africa, overseeing product strategy and development across streaming, internet and TV products. 

Prior to that he held senior leadership positions, including Chief Strategy, Data & Insights Officer at Showmax plus senior strategy and commercial roles at Sky, including Director of International Streaming Development.

Priya Dogra, Chief Executive of Channel 4, said: "Simon is a highly accomplished strategy leader with extensive experience helping media organisations navigate change, transformation and growth. He joins us at a pivotal moment as we define our strategy and build the long-term sustainability of Channel 4. His deep expertise in strategy, partnerships, streaming and commercial development will enable us to shape the next chapter of Channel 4's future."

Simon Rexworthy said: "Channel 4 is one of the UK's most distinctive and innovative media organisations, with a unique role in the UK's creative economy. I'm excited to be joining at such an important time in its evolution, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the organisation to help deliver its long-term ambitions.”

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Notes to editors:

About Channel 4

Channel 4 exists to create change through entertainment. Publicly owned yet commercially funded, Channel 4 generates significant and sustainable cultural, economic and social impact across the UK – at no cost to the taxpayer.

The broadcaster’s distinctive remit is set by Parliament, and it has a role to represent unheard voices, challenge with purpose and reinvent entertainment. For more than 40 years, it has been a British success story, engaging generation after generation of young people.

Working with hundreds of creative companies every year, Channel 4 makes a major contribution to the local, regional and national economy, creating and supporting thousands of jobs and businesses across the country.

In 2024, Channel 4 launched its Fast Forward strategy to accelerate its transformation into an agile and genuinely digital-first public service streamer by 2030. It is designed to ensure Channel 4 embraces the generational shift in TV viewing, elevates its impact across the UK and stands out in a crowded market.

From its bases in London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow, Channel 4 is fully committed to harnessing the power of its regional structure to increase its impact across the UK. Through its training and development initiative 4Skills is opening up opportunities in broadcasting, with a particular focus on disadvantaged young people and addressing skills gaps across the Nations and Regions. 4Skills invests millions in training, development and learning opportunities annually.

Through Film4 Productions, Channel 4 also invests in British filmmakers to huge critical acclaim, producing 43 Oscar wins and 97 BAFTA wins in its history.

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