Virgin Media CEO Neil Berkett has joined the Guardian Media Group's board as a non-executive director.

Berkett joined ntl, Virgin Media's predecessor, as COO in September 2005 and was appointed chief executive of Virgin Media in March 2008.

In his 25-year career his roles have included managing director, distribution, at Lloyds TSB, chief operating officer at Prudential and chief executive at Eastwest Airlines Australia.

GMG chair Amelia Fawcett said: “Neil brings his considerable skills and broad range of experience to an already very strong GMG board. We are delighted to welcome him.”
 
Berkett added: “I’m looking forward to working with Amelia and the Board to steer the Group forward in a fast-changing and increasingly multimedia world.”