Publishing group Future has announced the appointment of Sharjeel Suleman as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO).

Suleman is currently CFO at ITV Studios, a role he has held for the last five years.

Before this, he held a variety of senior finance roles at ITV including director of group finance and director of investor relations.

Suleman will replace Penny Ladkin-Brand who, as previously announced, will leave the company and step down from Future’s board on 28 July. Deputy CFO, Jean du Preez, will lead the finance function at the group during the interim period.

Future chief executive, Jon Steinberg, said: “We are delighted that Sharjeel will be joining us. He brings fantastic industry experience from his roles at ITV, in particular driving growth across international markets, and I know he will be a strong addition to the Future team. I would also like to thank Penny for her support since I joined last year, I wish her every success for the future.”

Suleman added: “I'm very much looking forward to joining Future. The media industry is one that I'm very passionate about and the opportunity to work with Jon, and the wider executive team at Future, as they embark on this next chapter is one that I'm very excited about and look forward to being part of.”

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