Stephen Carter to stand down as Ofcom Chief Executive

26 May 2006

The Ofcom Board today announced that Stephen Carter will stand down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 15 October 2006.

He will continue to lead on all operational and financial matters until that date, but from 1 August 2006 will not be party to Ofcom's economic, competition and policy decisions.

David Currie, Ofcom Chairman, said: "Stephen took on an immensely challenging task - and has performed outstandingly. His legacy is an effective and credible organisation which plays an important role in delivering greater choice, lower prices and greater innovation."

Stephen Carter said: "There is never a good time to leave a great job. However, Ofcom is now firmly established, broadband and digital competition are delivering real results, and the recent extension of David's term makes for an orderly transition."

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