Ian Rumsey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ITN, with immediate effect. He succeeds Rachel Corp, who has decided to step down after nearly four years as CEO.
Rumsey had been due to move to Zinc Media Group later this year in the newly-created role of Chief Content Officer across all its production labels.
Rumsey began his career in newspapers before moving into television production. Since joining ITN in 2005, he has held senior leadership roles across the organisation, helping to shape some of ITN’s most impactful journalism and successful 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.
Under his leadership, ITN Productions has developed a slate across a wide range of genres, including premium documentary, factual entertainment, travelogues, access documentaries and live event programming, commissioned by all major broadcasters and global streamers.
Recent projects include live daytime output on Channel 5, from Jeremy Vine to Vanessa; The Investigation of Lucy Letby, a global top-ten hit on Netflix; The Confession (Amazon Prime Video); and Harry: The Interview (ITV). This year, he 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.
Rachel Corp is stepping down after more than three decades at ITN, having joined as a trainee and gone on to hold a number of senior leadership roles across the organisation, including Editor of ITV News London, 5 News and ITV News, before becoming CEO.
Kyla Mullins, Chair of the ITN Board, said: “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.”
Ian Rumsey, CEO of ITN, 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.”
Rachel Corp, outgoing CEO of ITN, said: “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.”
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