Ofcom has named senior civil servant Dame Melanie Dawes as its new chief executive, as it prepares for a wider role as an internet watchdog. Her appointment comes as Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan announced the widened remit for Ofcom. Dame Melanie said: “Ofcom plays a crucial role in ensuring that people and businesses across the UK get the best from their communications services. Ofcom has appointed Dame Melanie Dawes as its next Chief Executive and will join next month: https://t.co/GHNLQRxZbl pic.twitter.com/b5LefJtnSz — Ofcom (@Ofcom) February 12, 2020“It’s a great privilege to be appointed as chief executive at a time of significant change in the sectors Ofcom regulates.”Dame Melanie began her career as an economist and has held senior roles across the Civil Service, working in partnership across the public and private sectors. He said: “The Government’s statement that it is minded to appoint Ofcom as the regulator for online harms is a vote of confidence in Ofcom’s expertise.

Source: Irish Independent February 12, 2020 10:30 UTC