Salford Uni’s Media City Director leaving for London
posted Jun 16, 2010 - 09:33 PM
Salford University have announced that John Holland, Director of MediaCityUK, is leaving Salford Uni to run a media consultancy business in London.
Holland joined the University back in December 08, and was a former head of interactive tv and digital text services at the BBC.
Speaking about his contribution, Salford Uni said, "[John] played a pivotal role in preparing the University for the opening of its new state-of-the-art building in the heart of the MediaCityUK development at Salford Quays."
"John also developed a range of opportunities around private and public sector co-operation, establishing significant relationships with key partners including the BBC, BT, Autodesk and Nokia."
John said: “The MediaCityUK project at the University of Salford will open up unparalleled opportunities for future students and it has been a privilege to be part of this ground-breaking venture. I wish everyone involved in the project and the wider University every success for the future.”
The news comes just a few weeks after MediaCity's Jason Legget was made redundant from his role as head of Business Development. That news prompted speculation about the possible completion of phase one of mediacity.
You can read more details at How-Do and the Salford Star.
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