Tim Bowdler appointed PA Group Chairman
PA Group, owner of the Press Association, has announced that Tim Bowdler is to become Non-Executive Chairman of PA Group’s board of directors.
The outgoing Chief Executive of Johnston Press will take on the role from January 2009. Paul Potts has combined the roles of chairman and CEO since Sir Harry Roche’s retirement as Non-Executive Chairman in May 2008.
The PA Group Board took the view that appointing a non-executive chairman would allow the executive team to concentrate on the future growth and development of the business.
Paul Potts said: “We recognise that the coming year will be a crucial period for the media industry and Tim’s appointment will allow me, along with the executive team, to concentrate on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“2009 will be another significant year for the Press Association as we continue to drive forward our digital strategy and do all we can to support our customers.
“We are fortunate that someone with Tim’s wide experience and respect within the media industry is available to give us the benefit of his time and counsel at this important time.”
Tim Bowdler was appointed Chief Executive of Johnston Press in 1997 having joined the company in 1994 as Group Managing Director. He is Chairman of the Press Standards Board of Finance and a past president of the Newspaper Society. Tim has been on the PA Group board since 2001.
Commenting on his appointment, Tim Bowdler said: “I am honoured to become Chairman of PA Group. It is a great business with a first class management team. I look forward to working with them and the Board in my new role”.
