Ilse joined the Board in March 2022 and was appointed as Chairman in November 2023.
Ilse’s executive career included 12 years at the BBC, including four years as Head of Digital Marketing and Communication.
Ilse went on to lead the Freeview platform (an ITV, Channel 4, BBC, Sky, and Arqiva joint venture) from a start-up to becoming the UK’s largest TV service in her 10 years as Managing Director. She then oversaw the creation of the Freeview Play on-demand TV service, building a multi-disciplinary launch team and leading interactions with multiple stakeholders.
Ilse’s non-executive career has included roles at digital technology companies and charitable organisations including chairing the United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF.
Ilse is currently Chair of the Education Development Trust, a global commercial/social enterprise providing education services and consultancy in the UK, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.