FRANCE / D. Ernotte-Cunci nominated Chair of the BOD at TV5 Monde

On June 23^rd the Chair of France Télévisions was appointed Chair of TV5 Monde’s Board of Directors.

She takes over from Rémy Pflimlin, who was also her predecessor as head of France Télévisions. TV5 Monde’s charter specifies that its Board of Directors be chaired by France Télévisions, the channel’s main shareholder (49%) and primary programme contributor.

“This appointment is in line with TV5 Monde’s shareholders as desired by the French authorities and approved by the other French-speaking finance providers (Canada, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Switzerland)”, according to TV5 Monde’s press-release, adding that the channel’s Director General, Yves Bigot, was “delighted” with Delphine Ernotte-Cunci’s appointment and with “France Télévisions’ renewed commitment to TV5 Monde.”

Sources: communiqué, Satellifax