Burgeoning

Though late on this, I feel I should record the impending departure of Dan Brooke from Channel 4.

The Hon. Daniel Roderick Villaret Brooke, 51,  (Marlborough, Newcastle Poly, and University of Stirling MBA) has spent 15 years, on and off, with the Channel; his departure may or may not have something to do with the new headquarters in Leeds. He announced his departure as Chief Marketing Officer a fortnight ago. "With the '4 All The UK' plan now successfully launched, it’s a good time to leave on a high and use these successes as a springboard for my burgeoning ambition to help other mission and purpose-driven companies grow."

In January, CEO Alex Mahon will be advertising for a new CMO and a Managing Director, Nations and Regions. This could well mean no existing executive has to do overnights in Leeds.

Dan's dad, Lord Brooke was a Secretary of State for Northern Ireland under Mrs Thatcher, and covered 'National Heritage' under John Major.