Veteran ITV executive Ian Griffiths announces retirement

ITV has announced that veteran executive Ian Griffiths, who has juggled the dual roles of chief operating officer and group finance director, is to retire from the broadcaster within the next 12 months.
The announcement has already sparked a search for a successor with Griffiths remaining in post until his replacement has been chosen.
ITV chairman Sir Peter Bazalgette commented: "The strategy that Ian helped develop and deliver has created a strong platform for our future success and delivered r