Education
Diploma in Journalism.
director journalist communications executive
Diploma in Journalism.
Reporter, Cornish Guardian, 1960-1962; reporter, Western Morning News, 1962-1964; chief reporter, Bristol & West Country News Agency, 1964-1965; staff correspondent West Country and Wales, The Times, 1966-1968; reporter, feature writer, special writer, The Times, 1968-1971; reporter, presenter, associate producer, Weekend World (LWT), 1971-1973; head current affairs, Thames television, 1979-1981; contractor childrens and young adults department, Thames television, 1981-1984; director programs and production, Thorn Electric and Music Industries Cable, 1984-1986; director programs and production, Music Channel, Ltd., 1984-1986; director general, television New Zealand, 1986; director general, chief Executive officer, television New Zealand, Ltd., since 1988; chairman, Broadcast Communications, Ltd., since 1989; chairman, Avalon, Ltd., since 1989; chairman, South Pacific Pictures Ltd., since 1989. Trustee Visnews, Ltd., 1989, Institute International Communications, 1989. Board directors Sky Network Ltd.
M. Patricia (Kelsall-Spurr). Children: James, Christopher.