Anthony Salz, a prominent solicitor, is the current Vice Chairman of the BBC. Salz assumed the position on August 1 2004 after the resignation of the former Vice Chairman, Lord Ryder.

Salz's career has given him experience in the broadcasting industry, having worked on the merger of Rupert Murdoch's Sky Television with the ailing British Satellite Broadcasting to form BSkyB.

External links

• BBC Press Office: Biography (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/boardofgovernors/anthonysalz.shtml)

Preceded by: Lord Ryder 2002-2004

BBC Vice-Chairman 2004-

Followed by: Current Incumbent