ITV has appointed Andrew Dagnell, currently Editor of ITV Network News, to head up news and current affairs content across the whole of ITV.
Dagnell succeeds long-standing Director of News and Current Affairs Michael Jermey, who will leave ITV at the end of the year.
Dagnell joins from news provider ITN where he has worked for nine years in various roles, most recently as Editor of ITV Network News, where he was responsible for all of ITV’s national news programmes as well as ITV News London, ITN-produced Tonight programmes, live specials and documentaries for ITV, as well as ITVX News and itv.com/news.
Before this he was Head of Newsgathering, responsible for journalists across the UK and in ITV News’ international bureaus.
Dagnell will report to Kevin Lygo, ITV’s Managing Director of Media and Entertainment.
He joins ITV in early 2025 and will take overall responsibility for ITV’s network news, regional news and current affairs output on both ITV1 and all ITV’s digital platforms.
Lygo said: “I am thrilled that Andrew has accepted the role, he was the stand-out candidate - hugely impressive and held in high regard by all those who have worked with him.
Dagnell said: “I can’t wait to work with colleagues across the UK as we maintain and build on ITV’s reputation as a trusted, impartial broadcaster.”
Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN said: "I have no doubt that under his leadership ITV News will continue to thrive and I look forward to continuing to work together in this new chapter."
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