is the Government's preferred
candidate for the S4C Chair, the Culture Secretary announced today.
Delyth started her career as a journalist at HTV Wales, working
on the flagship current affairs programme ‘Y Byd ar Bedwar' for
S4C. She subsequently worked as a reporter on BBC Radio Four's
‘World at One' and ‘PM' programmes. Delyth became a Labour
Member of the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) in 2000,
representing the Mid and West Wales constituency, and was a
deputy minister for Culture, Environment and Rural Affairs. After
stepping down from politics Delyth worked in the charity sector
as Chief Executive of Smart Works, a women's employment charity.
Delyth is currently a Board member at Sport Wales, a Governor at
Coleg Gwent, and a trustee of the Alacrity Foundation and the
Urdd.
Delyth will now appear on 23 April before MPs on the Culture,
Media and Sport Select Committee for pre-appointment scrutiny.
This process for appointing the Chair of S4C is set out in
the Broadcasting Act 1990.
Ministers were assisted in their decision-making by an Advisory
Assessment Panel which included a departmental official and a
senior independent panel member approved by the Commissioner for
Public Appointments. The Welsh Government and UK Government Wales
office were also represented on the Panel.
UK Culture Secretary said:
“Delyth began her career as a broadcast journalist, and her
vision for S4C's future reflects a deep understanding of the
Welsh cultural and media landscape, as well as an enduring
commitment to public service.
“I'm pleased to recommend her for the role of Chair, in which she
will no doubt be a proud champion of Welsh-language broadcasting.
This marks an exciting chapter for S4C as we develop plans to
boost the job opportunities and growth potential of the creative
industries in Wales and the rest of the UK.”
Secretary of State for Wales said:
“Delyth has a great track record in broadcasting and wealth of
experience in public service to bring to the role of S4C
Chair.
“S4C plays a pivotal role in Wales, sustaining and promoting the
Welsh language and strengthening our unique identity and culture.
The channel is a cornerstone of the strong creative sector in
Wales which is vital for economic growth.”
Secretary of State for Wales said:
“Delyth has a great track record in broadcasting and wealth of
experience in public service to bring to the role of S4C
Chair.
“S4C plays a pivotal role in Wales, sustaining and promoting the
Welsh language and strengthening our unique identity and culture.
The channel is a cornerstone of the strong creative sector in
Wales which is vital for economic growth.”
Remuneration and Governance Code
- S4C (Sianel Pedwar Cymru, meaning “Channel 4 Wales”) is a
British Welsh-language free-to-air television channel.
- The Chair of S4C is remunerated at £40,000 per annum and the
time commitment will be equivalent to an average of two days a
week.
- This appointment process was run in accordance with the
Cabinet Office's Governance Code on Public
Appointments.
- The Broadcasting Act sets out how the Chair will be
appointed.
