Channel 4 employs head of diversity

Yasir Mirza has been announced as Channel 4’s head of inclusion and diversity.

The new position will see Ms Mirza, who has previously worked for The Guardian newspaper in the same role, work with the broadcaster’s chief human resources officer Caroline Ross.

The broadcaster said the role would “lead on delivering Channel 4’s inclusion and diversity strategy and will develop ambitious projects and initiatives that align with the corporation’s ambition”.