Category: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ
Date: 03.10.2005
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David Jordan, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ's Chief Adviser, Politics, has been appointed as the corporation's new Controller, Editorial Policy.
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David succeeds Stephen Whittle, who retires from the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ in December.
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David Jordan started at the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ in 1988, becoming Deputy Editor of Panorama in 1990, followed by his appointment as Editor of flagship political programme On the Record from 1992 to 2003.
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David Jordan said: "I look forward to the opportunity of developing Editorial Policy's partnership with programme makers to continue the tradition of robust, creative, cutting edge programmes."
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Deputy Director-General Mark Byford added: "David's experience, wisdom and judgement will be key assets in his new role.
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"He will be a strong supporter of courage, flair and creativity and he will lead an Editorial Policy team focussed on helping programme makers achieve their aims within a robust editorial framework."
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David Jordan will take up his new post on 16 December 2005.
