Gold standard

Congratulations to Tom Sleigh, who parted company with the BBC in April last year, dropped from his pivotal role as chief advisor to Caroline Thomson.  He's resurfaced at the World Gold Council, supporting "market-facing business projects across the global business".

"Tom was drawn to the World Gold Council due to its global remit straddling different markets and sectors. He welcomes the opportunity to be part of a team working to become the undisputed voice of industry leadership and the chance to assist in the further development of this unique asset class."


Tom's previous big appearance in the news came when he was the lowest-paid employee to have his salary made public by the BBC - a package worth £81,000.  Like many other strategists at the BBC, he will have played his part in the development of "Putting Quality First", the blueprint for the shrinking of Auntie, that was leaked to The Times in February last year.