Andy Duncan
Andy served as Channel 4's fifth Chief Executive from July 2004 to November 2009.
Channel 4 has recently won strong endorsement in the Government's Digital Britain Report as the alternative public sector network alongside the BBC. The updated multi-media vision of Channel 4's future role was first laid out in the 'Next on 4' blueprint and is due to be enshrined in forthcoming legislation.
Channel 4 has also just enjoyed its best ever year of creative success winning Broadcast's Channel of the year, and a record number of creative awards including 8 Oscars.
Andy has also masterminded a successful shift in Channel 4's digital strategy, building a powerful multi-channel portfolio, and achieving strong market share growth from 10% to over 12% of TV Viewing.
Channel 4 has pioneered in digital, becoming the world's first broadcaster to launch a full scale video-on-demand service, which since 2006 has served over 300m items of long form video. Another highlight includes creating the £50m 4IP digital innovation fund.
Prior to Channel 4, Andy spent 3 years on the Board of the BBC as the Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences, where he was also the first Chair and one of the key architects of Freeview.
Andy is a member of the British Museum Advisory Board and continues to Chair the Media Trust. He also sits on the HMV Group Board and Chairs the Cultural Diversity Network.