Delyth Evans confirmed as Chair of S4C

The appointment was announced by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy. 

Evans succeeds interim Chair Guto Bebb, who has been in the position since April 2024 after long-term Chair Rhodri Williams stood down when his term ended.

The confirmation comes after Evans appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee for a pre-appointment hearing on April 23. 

Evans worked as a speechwriter for John Smith MP, Leader of the Labour Party between 1992-94, and was a special adviser to Alun Michael, First Minister of the Welsh Assembly between 1999-2000. She became a Member of the Welsh Assembly, representing the Mid and West Wales constituency for the Labour Party, between 2000-2003. 

She stood as a Labour Parliamentary Candidate for the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Constituency at the 2015 General Election. She has not undertaken any political activity since 2015.

After stepping down from politics she worked in the charity sector as Chief Executive of Smart Works, a women’s employment charity. She is currently a Board member at Sport Wales, a Governor at Coleg Gwent, and a trustee of the Alacrity Foundation and the Urdd.

The DCMS has also announced the appointment of five new members to the Board of S4C: Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies, Dyfrig Davies, Wyn Innes, Betsan Powys and Catryn Ramasut. 

Geraint Evans, Chief Executive of S4C, said:  "We are delighted that Delyth Evans has joined S4C as our new Chair. Delyth brings a wealth of leadership and governance experience as well as a passion for seeing the Welsh language flourish in every corner the country. She also appreciates the importance of the production sector to the channel and to the Welsh economy. 

"I, along with the rest of the S4C team, am eagerly looking forward to working with Delyth as we begin a new chapter in our history.”