YouTube taps British politician as head of diversity
 

YouTube taps British politician as head of diversity
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YouTube is upping its diversity efforts by adding a new member to its exec team.

Oona King, a member of Britain’s House of Lords, an**unced Thursday she is leaving her political post to join YouTube as Global Director of Diversity Marketing.


At an event held at the House of Commons, she told fellow MPs: "It’s an amazing opportunity to go where the most exciting ideas are coming from. It’s looking at the future of broadcasting, because YouTube is the future of broadcasting."

SEE ALSO: Diversity report card: YouTubers get the only 'A' grade of 2015


The hire underscores the Google-owned video giant's continued commitment to diversity on its platform. Read more...

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