Gavyn Davies
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Gavyn Davies | |
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 Davies in 2011 | |
| Born | 27 November 1950 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Former Chairman of the BBC |
| Political party | Labour Party (until 2001) |
| Spouse | Sue Nye |
| Children | 1 daughter, 2 sons |
Gavyn Davies,
Early life and business career
Davies was born in
BBC inquiry and board membership
In 1999 he chaired an inquiry into the future funding of the BBC. His suggestions – to sell off a portion of BBC Worldwide (the corporation's commercial wing) and to raise the
In January 2001, he was appointed vice-chairman of the BBC Board of Governors. He was promoted to chairman just 10 months later for a five-year term after being recommended by Tessa Jowell. Upon becoming chairman, Davies resigned his membership of the Labour Party.[4] In January 2004, he resigned from the board after the publication of the Hutton Inquiry which heavily criticised the BBC's news reporting, for which Davies had pledged support. In his resignation statement he said he was "happy to accept ... ultimate responsibility" for everything the BBC does. However, he raised questions about the conclusions of Lord Hutton, including the question of the use of unverifiable sources and possible threats to the freedom of the press.
Davies has in the past donated part of his wealth to the
Later career
In 2005, he set up a $1.35 Billion
He is a founding partner of Active Private Equity, Anthos Capital,[5] and Prisma Capital Partners, as well as Chairman of Fulcrum Asset Management.
Personal life
Davies and his wife live in Wandsworth, having moved there to give their daughter the opportunity to attend a better school.[6] They also have two sons and a further home in Croyde, Devon.[7][8]
References
- ^ Winnett, Robert (29 April 2010). "General Election 2010: Sue Nye is the aide blamed for Gordon Brown's 'bigoted' gaffe". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ 'He's good. And very rich...bastard', The Guardian, 18 March 1999
- ^ Singh, Anita (6 January 2021). "BBC's new chairman Richard Sharp charged with restoring impartiality". The Telegraph. Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "TV AND RADIO | Gavyn Davies is BBC chair". BBC News. 19 September 2001. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "People". Anthos Capital. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Culture (25 September 2001). "No crony bone in my body". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Entertainment | Gavyn Davies: Outspoken defence". BBC News. 28 January 2004. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Rees, Caroline (19 October 2005). "Cream of the Country: Croyde – House & Home – Property". The Independent. London. Retrieved 10 September 2013.[dead link]