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Elisabeth Murdoch

Biography

I am the Founder, Chief Executive and Chairman of Shine Group, one of the UK's leading independent film and television companies. Prior to starting Shine I was the Managing Director of Sky Networks, the programming and marketing division of BSKYB plc. I moved to the UK from California in 1996, after selling the two television stations that I had owned. Earlier in my career I worked in various television companies both in the United States and Australia. I am also a Director of the UK Film Council and the Co-Chairman of Malaria No More Campaign UK.

Why I wanted to become a Tate Trustee

Since moving to the UK, I have always thought of Tate as the iconic brand for art and culture in London - it is such a keen example of why I find the UK so exciting creatively. I couldn't imagine a more interesting and dynamic arts organisation to be part of. I was very lucky to be awakened to the power and excitement of visual arts at a very early age living in New York City and Tate's commitment to making art accessible and enriching to all is one of my favorite aspects of the organisation. The other quality I most admire about Tate, and aspire to myself professionally, is the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creative excellence that is apparent in everything it touches.

Appointment Information

Appointed by: Prime Minister

Appointment: 18 August 2008

Term expires: 17 August 2012

Other Membership:

Declaration of Members' Interests between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2011

Employment1

Chairman, CEO - The Shine Group

Directorships of companies2

Director: Shine Ltd
Nominate Director: News Corporation

Membership of non-profit making organisations3

Nil

Shareholding4

News Corporation

Connections between Trustees and others connected with Tate5

My company has business dealings with BBC Worldwide, the full time employer of Monisha Shah (Tate Trustee)

Any other interests6

My husband Matthew Freud owns 100% of Freud Communications, a large public relations and marketing firm. On occasion Freud represents various individuals and/or companies that may or may not have dealings or relationships with Tate. 

Signed by Elisabeth Murdoch on 18 April 2011

Notes:

  1. Employment, remunerated trade, profession, public office or consultancy
  2. Directorships of companies, both public and private, both remunerated and unremunerated
  3. Membership of non-profit making organisations, clubs or associations and professional bodies which have significant dealings with Tate or whose activities could relate to Tate's work
  4. Names of companies and organisations in which the member or his/her family or associates has a controlling interest or shares or securities and which could be involved in the supply of goods or have business dealings with Tate
  5. This includes commercial interests with other Trustees, Tate’s lawyers (Withers; Linklaters; Brachers) and Tate’s auditors (National Audit Office; RSM Bentley and Grant Thornton).
  6. Trustees are advised to declare anything which a member of the public, knowing the facts, might reasonably think is significant and relevant.
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