Al Jazeera names director of programmes Giles Trendle as acting MD for English division

Al Jazeera director of programmes Giles Trendle has been named as acting MD for Al Jazeera English following the departure of Al Anstey.

The announcement:

Al Jazeera Media Network has assigned the role of acting Managing Director at Al Jazeera English to Giles Trendle. The role was vacated by Al Anstey’s departure to lead Al Jazeera America. Giles will also continue in his current role as AJE’s director of programmes.