Release date: 09 July 2007
David Murrell, FCA elected President of the CTBF
David Murrell, founder and chairman/chief executive of KPMG's global media and entertainment practice from 1984 to 1999, was elected President of the CTBF on Tuesday 3 July 2007.
David joined the CTBF Council in 2000 and was appointed Vice President of the Fund last year. Since 2000 he has sat on the Board of the international media and entertainment company, Chrysalis Group Plc, the last four years as senior independent director. He has also worked as a senior partner of Targetand Jasper Film partnerships and published numerous articles in leading mediaand entertainment industry trade magazines. David is also chairman, director or partner ofother unlisted media, leisure and property businesses.
David is elected President at a time when the CTBF, the trade charity of the UK film and television industries, is responding to a dramatic increase in applications for support from younger people.
He said "The CTBF has developed significantly in recent years with the provision of benefits annually to more than 1,200 film and television industry personnel. There are many current and proposed initiatives in hand to enhance the profile and expand the resources to provide much needed help to industry beneficiaries. Together with the Fund's excellent Board of Trustees and staff, I intend to see these through to fruition, starting with the completion of the £12m redevelopment of the CTBF's care home at Glebelands in Wokingham, Berkshire by the end of this year."
Earlier this year the CTBF introduced a new award scheme, The John Brabourne Awards. The awards seek to help disadvantaged young people pursue a career in film or television.
Sponsorship partners of The John Brabourne Awards include: ITV, Arri Media, Kodak, Channel 4, Envy Post Production, The British Cinema & Television Veterans and The Brighton Film School.
For further information contact: Sophie Pacellini, Head of Press, CTBFEmail: s.pacellini@ctbf.co.uk Tel: 020 7439 2966 www.ctbf.co.uk
