Lord Richard Allan Steps Down from Ofcom’s Board Early
The UK telecoms, media and internet content regulator, Ofcom, has today announced that Lord Richard Allan has stepped down early from his position as a Non-Executive Director of the regulator’s board. The Secretary of State originally appointed Lord Allan for a four-year term at the end of 2024.
According to the announcement, Lord Allen, who has over three decades of experience in communications and technology policy (he’s also been a Member of the House of Lords since 2010), is standing down from his role immediately due to a “personal family matter“. We wish him and his family well.
“Richard Allan has decided to stand down from the Ofcom Board due to a personal family matter with immediate effect. We respect his decision and thank him for his significant contribution to Ofcom,” said a spokesperson for Ofcom. The government will now need to go on the hunt for a replacement. Non-Executive Directors of the Ofcom Board typically receive £42,519 per annum (2024 figure).
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