England: Marc Watson resigns as CEO of BT TV

Marc Watson resigned as CEO of BT TV, the broadcast service of the telecommunications company BT (British Telecom), owner of the pay-TV channel BT Sport, "to explore new opportunities outside the company," said BT Group on 26/03/2014.

At the head of BT TV since 2009, Mark Watson played a key role in the acquisition of the exclusive rights of the Barclays Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and Aviva Premiership (first division of English rugby).

"I am proud of what we have achieved in BT TV. We have built a top quality TV service from scratch and BT Sport is thriving thanks to the great live sport we’ve secured. I am sure the business will go from strength to strength," said Marc Watson.

"The search for a new managing director of BT TV & Sport is well underway with BT considering external as well as internal candidates. An appointment will be made in due course and the successful candidate will report into John Petter, BT consumer chief executive," said BT Group.