Chris Banatvala

Chris is an independent and expert media consultant with over 20 years' experience in the industry. He advises a number of national and international broadcasters as well as regulators on regulation, media strategies and communications policy.

As Ofcom’s founding director of standards and executive member of the content board — a high profile position — he led all the regulator’s work across broadcast and non-broadcast editorial standards.

He is highly experienced in strategic, editorial and consumer protection issues affecting the media, as well as public policy around the future of content regulation. Previously Channel 4 News’ senior political producer and programme maker, Chris also has high level broadcasting experience.