Channel4 chief executive Alex Mahon this morning announced the departure of Film4 Chairman Daniel Battsek who is set to return to the U.S.
from March. Read the internal statement below. Battsek, former President of Miramax and Nat Geographic Films, is leaving after an eight-year stint and is expected to continue working in the U.S.
Film4 Director Ollie Madden will step up to lead the UK broadcaster’s film division from March. He will also take on Battsek’s position on the Channel4 board.
Channel4 told us this morning the move has nothing to do with impending cuts at the organization and that Daniel’s departure is a “personal decision” and part of a long transition between himself and Madden.
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