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SKY News boss Angelos Frangopolous resigns

SKY News boss to exit after 20 years to become CEO at SKY News Arabia.

SKY News CEO Angelos Frangopolous has resigned after more than 20 years with Australian News Channel.

Frangopolous has sent a note to staff to indicate he will move to a role with SKY in Abu Dhabi.

“It’s with mixed emotions I share the news that I have decided to move on to a new SKY News opportunity -in Abu Dhabi no less,” he wrote.

“This company has been my passion and my life for more than 20 years, but I believe now with our new partnership initiatives and investments in place, it is the right time to pursue a new challenge. I have accepted the role as Chief Executive Officer and managing editor of SKY News Arabia.

“It is a joint venture between UK-based SKY Plc (one of our former shareholders) and ADMIC. SKY News Arabia is broadcast to an estimated 50 million households. The shareholders have a significant growth strategy to extend the reach of its 500 journalists who work in 24 countries.”

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