A former boss of Travis Perkins is to be named as the next chair of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster.

Sky News can reveal that Geoff Cooper, who chairs the online electrical goods retailer AO, will be appointed by Ofcom, the media regulator, later on Wednesday.

Mr Cooper's appointment has been signed off by Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, according to insiders.

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He is understood to have seen off competition from rival candidates including Debbie Wosskow, the entrepreneur, and financier Wol Kolade.

Sky News revealed Mr Cooper's involvement in the process during the summer.

The process to recruit a chair for Channel 4 was launched earlier this yea

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