Richard Tait

Richard Tait "is Professor of Journalism and Director of the Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff University. He transferred from the BBC Board of Governors to the BBC Trust upon its formation. He was appointed to the Board of Governors in August 2004.

"Richard was previously Editor-in-Chief of ITN (1995–2002) and Editor of Channel 4 News (1987–1995). Prior to this, Richard worked for the BBC where he edited Newsnight, The Money Programme and the 1987 General Election results programme.

"Richard is a Fellow at both the Society of Editors and the Royal Television Society."

• Former Trustee, BBC