\tUK regulator Ofcom began the process of finding a successor for chief executive Sharon White (pictured), who plans to step down at the end of the year.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Ofcom said White was leaving to become chair of retailer John Lewis, vacating the regulator\u2019s top job after four years at the helm.<\/p>\n
Reports state the move to the retailer will see White double her salary to almost \u00a31 million.<\/p>\n
Ofcom\u2019s chairman Lord Burns hailed White\u2019s role in delivering \u201cultrafast broadband and widespread 4G\u201d during her tenure. She also oversaw the process leading to Ofcom becoming the first independent regulator of media organisation BBC.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe leaves Ofcom as a regulator with a relentless focus on the consumer interest, making sure people and businesses can get the best out of their communication services,\u201d said Burns.<\/p>\n
White added it had been a privilege to lead Ofcom \u201cat a time when reliable, affordable communications have become essential\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
UK regulator Ofcom began the process of finding a successor for chief executive Sharon White …<\/p>\n
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