CEO of ITN to be replaced “immediately”

According to a Deadline report, Corp’s exit has shocked colleagues, partially because it represents a reversal of Rumsey’s decision to join Zinc Media Group.

Corp will remain at ITN until 22 May 2026, reportedly to ensure a smooth transition while Rumsey begins the role. 

After working at ITN across three decades, Corp worked her way up from a trainee role to a number of senior leadership roles across the organisation, including Editor of ITV News London, 5 News, and ITV News, before becoming CEO. She led the organisation’s transition from a news-led heritage to creating more than 70 hours of live broadcast every week and over a billion digital views a month. In 2025, Corp secured a fourth major news contract to produce Good Morning Britain from 2026.

Corp stated: “After a great deal of reflection, I have decided that the time is right for me to step down as CEO and pursue new opportunities. ITN has been a huge part of my life and career for more than three decades, and it has been a privilege to work alongside so many talented colleagues. I am incredibly proud to have led ITN during such a critical period for public service journalism and trusted content in a rapidly changing industry. Ian knows and cares deeply about ITN, and I cannot think of a better person to lead the organisation forward. I am excited for what comes next, and I wish Ian and everyone at ITN every success for the future.”

Her replacement, Rumsey, had planned to step into the newly created role of Chief Content Officer at Zinc later in 2026.

He said: “ITN is a remarkable organisation, full of outstanding people, world-class journalism and storytelling – but, most of all, a unique attitude and spirit. Like all media businesses, we face real challenges, but we also have huge opportunities and enormous potential ahead of us. Rachel has given an enormous amount to ITN over many years, both as CEO and long before that, and she leaves with my friendship, admiration, and thanks. I know everyone across the company will join me in wishing her every success for the future.” 

Rumsey is a Bafta- and RTS-winning producer with more than 25 years’ experience across programme making and news. He began his career in newspapers before moving into television production. Since joining ITN in 2005, Rumsey held senior leadership roles across the organisation, helping to shape some of ITN’s journalism programmes – from ITV News, including as Programme Editor of News at Ten, to most recently serving as Chief Content Officer, running ITN Productions, ITN’s creative content division, since 2021. 

This year, Rumsey launched a digital division within ITN Productions, bringing together commissioned digital and short-form content alongside the company’s owned YouTube channels. He has also overseen the last five General Elections, including producing Channel 4’s overnight election programme in 2024. 

Kyla Mullins, Chair of the ITN Board, concluded: “Ian is an outstanding editorial and executive leader who knows ITN exceptionally well, having worked across its news division and led ITN Productions for the best part of 20 years. We are delighted he will be leading the organisation into its next chapter. ITN remains one of the most respected and trusted news organisations in the UK and internationally, as well as a prolific content powerhouse at home and globally. While the wider media environment continues to evolve rapidly, we are confident in ITN’s future, the strength of our journalism and production teams, and the opportunities ahead.” 

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