Rupert Howell is to step down from his position as a Director of ITV plc on Tuesday, June 1st and as Managing Director of ITV Brand and Commercial at the end of July. He joined ITV in October 2007 and was appointed to the Board in February 2008.
Adam Crozier, Chief Executive of ITV said: “I would like to thank Rupert for the work he and his team have done in building advertiser confidence in ITV and delivering a strong performance through what has been the worst advertising downturn on record.”
“Under Rupert’s leadership the commercial team has made significant progress in adapting to the challenges of the new media marketplace. We will continue on that journey, working in close partnership with our advertisers as we transform ITV’s business over the next three to five years.”
Rupert Howell’s replacement is TBC as are Rupert’s future plans are.