Hazlitt replacing Howell as commercial chief at ITV

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has recruited Fru Hazlitt to replace outgoing managing director of brand and commercial Rupert Howell.

Hazlitt was the CEO of commercial radio group GCap. Howell leaves ITV next month. It is understood that Hazlitt’s role will also encompass the responsibilities of Ben McOwen-Wilson, managing director of online and interactive, who is also leaving ITV.