The Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has appointed Rhodri Lewis and Stephen Dimmick for four-year terms, commencing on 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.

Stephen Dimmick is a commercial leader and non-executive director with experience across the private, public and charitable sectors in Wales. He is Chair of Literature Wales, Interim CEO of The Aloud Charity, and serves on a number of boards and governance committees, including Monmouthshire Housing Association and the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.

He founded and led doopoll, a digital audience engagement and market research platform, until its sale in 2022. He now supports cultural and public organisations to strengthen governance, commercial development, digital engagement and audience growth.

Rhodri Lewis is a qualified solicitor with more than 20 years' experience in legal and commercial roles across the sports sector. Having worked in London, Asia and Switzerland, he has held positions with governing bodies in both football and rugby union. He is currently Head of Sport at Carbon Law Partners in Cardiff.

Rhodri also serves as a Trustee of the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust and is a member of the Urdd's Sports and Apprenticeships Board, alongside his work promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.

S4C’s Chair, Delyth Evans, said about the appointments: "I am delighted to welcome Stephen Dimmick and Rhodri Lewis to the S4C Board. Their extensive experience and new perspectives will further strengthen the Board as we deliver S4C's ‘More than a TV Channel’ strategy.

“At a time of significant change across the broadcasting sector, I am confident they will make a valuable contribution to the work of the Board and S4C’s strategic direction."

S4C’s Chief Executive, Geraint Evans, added: "I’m looking forward to working with Rhodri and Stephen and the other members of the Board as we deliver S4C's objectives for the years ahead.

“As we continue to transform our services and reach audiences in new ways, their insight and support will be a great asset in helping to secure a strong future for Welsh language media."

You can read more about the appointments in this statement by DCMS.