ITV: norman from nowhere

Una Galani The leadership debacle at ITV is nearing a respectable end. Archie Norman wasn’t on the widely leaked list of candidates, which included City heavyweights Sir Christopher Gent and Sir Crispin Davis, to replace Sir Michael Grade as chairman of the troubled UK broadcaster. The choice of the turnaround maestro is a surprise, but a reassuring one for ITV’s investors. Norman’s appointment ends months of uncertainty. Grade, who was both chairman and chief executive, pledged to give up the...