Born: Dublin Age: 34 years Education: Catholic University School, Dublin. University College, Dublin. Trinity College, Dublin.

Current position: Vice-president UK Activities for Luxembourg broadcasting company, CLT-Ufa; chairman of the Co Meath based Atlantic 252; alternative director Channel 5

Why is he in the news: Following CLT's merger with the German media company Bertelsmann, a major consolidation is expected within CLT's British and Irish interests.