Jeremy Darroch
Jeremy Darroch | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Jeremy Darroch 18 July 1962 (age 61) Alnwick, Northumberland, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Dukes Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chief executive, Sky plc |
| Term | December 2007- |
| Spouse | Rachel |
| Children | 3 |
David Jeremy Darroch (born 18 July 1962) is a British businessman, the chief executive (CEO) of Sky plc since December 2007.
Early life
He was born and brought up in Alnwick, Northumberland, the son of a tax inspector, and the grandson of a miner.[2] He attended Duke's Grammar School (a boys-only grammar school which became Dukes Middle School in 1977) in Alnwick.[3]
He has a bacehlor's degree in Economics from the University of Hull.[4]
Career
He worked for Procter & Gamble for twelve years from 1988, eventually becoming European finance director of its healthcare business.[citation needed] He then worked for DSG Dixons Group under the aegis of Ian Livingston [Lord Livingston], before replacing him in the role of FD.[citation needed]
Sky plc
He joined Sky plc (Known as British Sky Broadcasting before the European acquisitions in 2014) in August 2004 as chief financial officer. He became chief executive of Sky in December 2007.[5]
Personal life
In July 2010 he received an honorary degree from the University of Hull.[6] He is on the board of the Youth Sport Trust and the Council for Industry and Higher Education.[citation needed]
He married Rachel in 1987 in Leicestershire, whom he met in Newcastle. His wife is a GP, they have a son and two daughters, and live in Surrey.[7]
References
- ^ Sweney, Mark (13 September 2017). "Sky chief executive's pay quadruples to £16m". Retrieved 3 January 2018 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "From shampoo to set-top boxes: the rise of Jeremy Darroch". 16 March 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Sky's the limit for Jeremy". www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Inspired in Hull: In conversation with Jeremy Darroch, Group CEO of Sky - CultureNet". culturenet.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Stocks". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "David Jeremy Darroch receives Honorary degree from University of Hull 13-07-10". Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Interview: Sky boss Jeremy Darroch". Retrieved 3 January 2018.