NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher steps down after two decades

Fletcher has been given the new honorary title emeritus chairman.

NCTJ emeritus chairman Kim Fletcher speaks at an event in a picture illustrating his decision to step down as chair of the charity. He has been given the new honorary position of emeritus chairman. — NCTJ emeritus chairman Kim Fletcher. Picture: NCTJ

NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher is stepping down after two decades leading the journalism training charity’s board.

The NCTJ’s trustees have unanimously agreed to appoint Fletcher to the honorary role of emeritus chairman in recognition of “the length and success of Kim’s outstanding tenure”, vice-chairwoman Joanna Webster said.

Fletcher, who was previously editorial director of the Telegraph Group and editor of The Independent on Sunday, joined the NCTJ’s board in 2004 and was elected chair shortly afterward.

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