BARB Appoints New Chairman

Nigel Walmsley has been appointed Chairman of the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB) in the UK and takes up his role immediately. Nigel Walmsley takes over the chairmanship from Nick Phillips.

Nigel Walmsley was, until September 2001, Chairman of Carlton Television and Deputy Chief Executive of Carlton Communications. He was previously Managing Director of Capital Radio where he played a leading role in the establishment of RAJAR (the official Radio industry Audience Research).

Nigel Walmsley comments 'I am looking forward to this role. Accurate and comprehensive TV ratings have never been more important. BARB has served the industry - programme makers, broadcasters, advertisers and ad agencies - over many years. As Chairman I want to work closely with the Board of BARB, its management and subscribers to ensure its continued effectiveness.'

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