Ian Katz is Chief Content Officer of Channel 4. Publicly owned and commercially funded, Channel 4 has a statutory remit to deliver high-quality, innovative, alternative content across its portfolio of channels including E4, More4 and streaming service All 4.

Ian has overall responsibility for the creative output across Channel 4, its portfolio and All 4, leading the creative commissioning team to ensure Channel 4’s unique remit to innovate, take creative risks and represent all of the UK on screen is reflected in its programmes and content.

Under his leadership, awards-winning output includes: It’s a Sin; For Sama; Derry Girls; Hollyoaks; This Way Up; We Are Lady Parts; Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back; Channel 4 News.

Ian is an experienced creative leader with an award-winning track record in broadcast, newspaper journalism and digital innovation. He was editor of BBC’s Newsnight, and Deputy Editor and Head of News at the Guardian.