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“As long as the appointment process is transparent and there is a broad mix of political views among the governors of the BBC, I think the public can feel confident that impartiality and independence are just as important to me as they have been to previous incumbents.”

Quote by Gavyn Davies

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Gavyn Davies is a prominent British journalist and economist, born on November 27, 1950. He has made substantial contributions to the fields of economics and finance through his reporting and analysis. Davies has held various roles in the media industry, including serving as the economics editor of The Financial Times and contributing regularly to BBC programs. more

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