ITV announces Marjorie Kaplan to join its Board as Independent Director

– UK, London –  ITV PLC (LON: ITV) today announced the appointment of Marjorie Kaplan to its Board as an Independent Non-executive Director effective from 1 September 2023.

“Marjorie has exceptionally strong experience around content and audience strategy which will further strengthen the diverse mix of expertise and experience on the Board. On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Marjorie to ITV.” said Board Chair, Andrew Cosslett.

About Marjorie Kaplan

Marjorie Kaplan spent 20 years as a senior executive in the global media industry at Discovery where she oversaw dramatic growth at multiple major networks in the US, building new franchises and unlocking revenue opportunities across platforms, and then was responsible for strategy, coordination, and execution of the International Division’s global content activities across the portfolio worldwide. Marjorie is American and has substantial experience in both the US and Europe with a track record as a change agent, transforming and growing global brands and businesses, and building vibrant organizations.

She is currently a professional mentor and Head of Faculty at Merryck & Co., a global firm comprising experienced CEOs and top business leaders who help organizations accelerate the impact of leadership. She is also a non-executive director of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE in Germany and ARTDAI, a financial technology leader in fine art data, analytics, and intelligence.

Marjorie Kaplan said: “This is a vital time in the media industry and an exciting moment to be joining ITV as it adapts to the changes in the business while maintaining its leadership position in production, broadcasting, and streaming. I look forward to partnering with the Board and executive team as the company’s strategic transformation continues to gain momentum.”

Source: https://www.itvplc.com/

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