The UK government has named former journalist and Labour politician Delyth Evans as its preferred candidate as Chair of Welsh broadcaster S4C.
Evans started her career as a journalist at HTV Wales, working on the flagship current affairs programme Y Byd ar Bedwar for S4C. She subsequently worked as a reporter on BBC Radio Four’s World at One and PM programmes.
She became a Labour Member of the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) in 2000, representing the Mid and West Wales constituency, and was a deputy minister for Culture, Environment and Rural Affairs. 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.
Evans will succeed 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.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “Delyth began her career as a broadcast journalist, and her vision for S4C’s future reflects a deep understanding of the Welsh cultural and media landscape, as well as an enduring commitment to public service.
“I’m pleased to recommend her for the role of Chair, in which she will no doubt be a proud champion of Welsh-language broadcasting. This marks an exciting chapter for S4C as we develop plans to boost the job opportunities and growth potential of the creative industries in Wales and the rest of the UK.”
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