# Channel 4 Appoints Compton and Katz Replacement

> Channel 4 names Louisa Compton and Ian Katz's replacement as new board members.
- Title: Channel 4 Appoints Compton and Katz Replacement · Deadline
- Summary: Channel 4 names Louisa Compton and Ian Katz's replacement as new board members. Channel 4 appoints Louisa Compton as executive board member and Ian Katz's…
- Keywords: louisa compton, channel 4, ian katz, gogglebox, executive board, head of programmes, entertainment, culture, Channel, Appoints, Compton, Katz
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/channel-4-board-louisa-compton-ian-katz-replacement-1237146542
- Author: Max Goldbart
- Published: 2026-10-05T09:54:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: louisa compton, channel 4, ian katz, gogglebox, executive board, head of programmes, entertainment, culture
## Channel 4 Board Appoints
Channel 4's news and digital boss Louisa Compton will join the Gogglebox network's board as an executive member.
## Compton's Role
Compton oversees news, current affairs, factual content, sport, digital commissioning, and audience trust.
## Katz Replacement
Ian Katz's upcoming replacement as head of programmes will also sit on the board.
## Board Members
The board includes CEO Priya Dogra, CFO Lucy Thomas, chair Geoff Cooper, and non-executive directors.
## Compton's Background
Compton has been a rising star at Channel 4 for years, now directing news, digital, and audience trust.
## Key takeaway

Channel 4 appoints Louisa Compton as executive board member and Ian Katz's replacement as head of programmes.