Parthenon Names New Board Chairman

LONDON: Parthenon Media Group has appointed Charles Gurassa to the role of non-executive chairman of its board of directors.

Gurassa is currently the non-executive chairman of the restaurant group Tragus and Genesis Housing Association; the deputy chairman at easyJet and MACH; and a trustee of the National Trust. He was formerly the chairman of Virgin Mobile, LOVEFiLM, Phones4U and Alamo/National Rent a Car.

Carl Hall, the chief executive officer at Parthenon Media Group, said: "The board is delighted to have appointed a chairman with such strong city credibility and the standing of Charles, to position the group for future growth. We believe his chairmanship of other leading media businesses and his knowledge of international markets will help us accelerate our expansion to become a leading global media group."

Gurassa added: "I am delighted to be joining this fast growing, innovative and international business. As a multimedia rights producer and holder, the company is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding global content production and distribution industry. The company has a highly impressive and dynamic management team and has excellent potential to further expand. I very much look forward to contributing to its future success."