EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Sesay, responsible for the creative diversity of Channel 4, poured after three years.
SESAY was responsible for shaping inclusion initiatives to the British network and to strengthen links with creators of various backgrounds. She replaced Babita Bahal in 2022, under Emma Hardy, director of channel 4 commissioning operations.
Channel 4 confirmed the departure of Sesay, but refused to comment more.
SESAY is the last leader of Channel 4 to go to the exit door in one year of change of leadership in the diffuser.
The president of Channel 4, Ian Cheshire, CEO Alex Mahon and the chief of the theater Ollie Madden have all announced their departure. The other outgoings include Matt Risley, the Supremo YouTube of Channel 4 which founded and manages the 4studio agency of the diffuser.
SESAY had two spells at Channel 4 after previously being the framework of the company’s diversity on the company between 2018 and 2020. She previously worked at the Media Trust.
