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Anthony Fry, an investment banker who has specialised in media markets, takes up his appointment on November 1.

Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the 麻豆社 Trust, said:

"I am pleased to welcome Anthony Fry to the 麻豆社 Trust and the expert knowledge he brings of commercial media markets. To ensure the 麻豆社 delivers its best to the licence fee paying public, the Trust needs to understand the commercial sectors in which the 麻豆社 operates and the full impact of its activities. Anthony Fry will make a strong contribution to our work."

Anthony Fry said:

"I hope that my long and ongoing experience advising media corporations around the world will provide a valuable and different perspective to the 麻豆社 Trust, as will my various roles within both the private and the not for profit sectors."

Anthony Fry is replacing Dermot Gleeson who retires from the Board on October 31 after serving eight years as both a Governor and Trustee.

Sir Michael Lyons said:

"It has been a personal pleasure to work alongside Dermot for the last 18 months of his eight years at the 麻豆社. On behalf of everyone who has benefited from his wise counsel and commitment to helping the 麻豆社 deliver the best in public service broadcasting, I express heartfelt thanks and good wishes for the future. I am delighted that Jeremy Peat has been reappointed to continue his work on behalf of all UK licence fee payers, and to give a voice in particular to those in Scotland."

Jeremy Peat said:

"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve on the 麻豆社 Trust for a further two years and to represent the interests of licence fee payers. With colleagues on the Audience Council for Scotland, I will continue to promote the interests of 麻豆社 audiences in Scotland."

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Notes to editors

1. Anthony Fry has spent more than 30 years working around the world as an investment banker for the Rothschild Group, Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers and is currently senior managing director in the investment banking boutique, Evercore Partners. As Global Head of the Media business and European Head of Telecoms at Credit Suisse, he worked with a number of media organisations including the 麻豆社, BSkyB and Vivendi. He has held a number of non-executive positions at companies including Southern Water, the BSI, Mowlem and is currently on the Boards of Dairy Crest and Control Risk. He also serves on the boards of numerous charitable foundations and academic institutions including SOAS, The Godolphin and Latymer School and The Edinburgh International Television Festival.

In line with DCMS public appointments, his term is for four years until 31 October 2012. Guidance from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments allows for Trustees to be appointed for two terms.

2.聽Jeremy was appointed a 麻豆社 Governor in January 2005 for four years; with two other former Governors (Dermot Gleeson and Richard Tait), he was appointed a 麻豆社 Trustee to serve the remainder of his term. His new appointment runs until 31 December 2010. Richard Tait was reappointed for a second term as a Trustee on April 11 2008 for a further two years.