JACKSON QUITS CHANNEL 4

THE CHIEF Executive of Channel 4, Michael Jackson, has resigned and is to take up the post as Chief Executive for the USA Entertainment Group, based in New York.
His departure date has not yet been announced but Channel 4 will soon begin advertising for his replacement.
Jackson joined Channel 4 in 1997 and described his time with the Channel as “constant source of stimulation”.
But the former BBC1 and BBC2 Controller said he was looking forward to working in an entirely new market.
Channel 4’s Chairman, Vanni Treves, said: “Michael has never lost sight of what really drives and defines Channel 4 – its programming – and as the head of the channel he has invigorated the core channel’s schedule and presided over a period of unprecedented success, while remaining true to our core values of innovation, diversity and creativity.”
During his four years at Channel 4, Jackson has overseen the commissioning of programmes such as ‘Big Brother’, ‘Da Ali G Show’ and ‘Queer As Folk’.
He has also been responsible for the launch of pay TV channel FilmFour and digital entertainment channel E4.
In his new post at USA Entertainment Jackson will be responsible for the TV production division, Studio USA, and the film studio, USA Films. (CD)