Elan Closs Stephens
Many of the leading lights of today's broadcasting environment started their careers under Elan's tutelage at the University of Aberystwyth. A career academic, since 1976 she has developed the university's reputation as a centre of excellence for communications and the creative industries, sending out students capable of ensuring that UK broadcasting remains at the forefront of quality and creativity.
Alongside her academic career, Elan has enormous experience in policy and regulation through her roles on the Welsh Broadcasting Council and as Chair of the Welsh language broadcaster S4C. A native Welsh speaker who grew up in North Wales, Elan was formerly BBC Trustee for Wales.
Alongside her academic career, Elan has enormous experience in policy and regulation through her roles on the Welsh Broadcasting Council and as Chair of the Welsh language broadcaster S4C. A native Welsh speaker who grew up in North Wales, Elan was formerly BBC Trustee for Wales.