Samir Shah to lead BBC: Everything you need to know about the next chairman

In a significant move, the government of the United Kingdom has selected Samir Shah, a 71-year-old British-Indian media executive, to take the helm as the next chair of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Shah, born in Aurangabad and a UK resident since 1960, brings over four decades of media experience to this crucial role during a time the broadcaster has been facing social and financial challenges.

Richard Sharp’s exit from BBC

Samir Shah’s appointment follows the departure of Richard Sharp, the former BBC chair who stepped down in June over a failure to disclose involvement in a £800,000 loan to ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.