Seb Coe has reportedly been approached about the role of BBC Trust chairman.
The Lord is said to have the full backing of David Cameron to succeed Lord Patten as chairman, following the latter's resignation, The Guardian reports.
Coe is understood to have been approached by government officials in an informal manner. He is seen as a strong contender due to his Conservative credentials, as well as his involvement in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
His personal assistant Susie Black commented: "Seb is linked to every job in London and this is another one. This is speculation at the moment."
However, ITV News's Simon Harris tweeted that London Mayor Boris Johnson thinks Coe's appointment would be "fantastically good news for the BBC Trust and for broadcasting generally".
Patten announced his decision to step down as BBC Trust chairman, following major heart surgery, earlier this month.
The Lord is said to have the full backing of David Cameron to succeed Lord Patten as chairman, following the latter's resignation, The Guardian reports.
Coe is understood to have been approached by government officials in an informal manner. He is seen as a strong contender due to his Conservative credentials, as well as his involvement in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
His personal assistant Susie Black commented: "Seb is linked to every job in London and this is another one. This is speculation at the moment."
However, ITV News's Simon Harris tweeted that London Mayor Boris Johnson thinks Coe's appointment would be "fantastically good news for the BBC Trust and for broadcasting generally".
Patten announced his decision to step down as BBC Trust chairman, following major heart surgery, earlier this month.
- 5/28/2014
- Digital Spy
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