New
Head of Public Policy for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Nations and Regions
Mark
Leishman, currently Secretary and Head of Public Policy at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland,
has been appointed to the new role of Head of Public Policy for
Nations and Regions.
The
new role reflects the impact of the Communications Bill and the
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Charter Renewal process which are of crucial importance to the
Nations and Regions division in a devolved UK.
Mark
will work closely with senior managers across Nations and Regions
and with colleagues across the Public Policy Division.
He
will undertake overlapping duties in Glasgow and London before taking
up his new responsibilities full time in early September.
Mark,
aged 40, has been in his current post since 1997. He was Head of
Corporate Affairs in Scotland from 1995 to 1997 and has a background
in newspaper and broadcast journalism.
Pat
Loughrey, Director of Nations and Regions, said: "Mark Leishman
has been one of the more influential figures in broadcasting in
Scotland in recent years. It is a delight to see him move onto the
wider UK stage."
Mark
Leishman said: "I am delighted to be joining Pat Loughrey and
his team in this new role and to have the opportunity to contribute
to the work of Nations and Regions at this dynamic and challenging
time."
