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Jane Lighting

b. 1956

British television executive

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About Jane Lighting

Born 1956. Jane Lighting is a British business executive.

Jane Elizabeth Stuart Lighting (born 22 December 1956) is a former Chief Executive of Five (TV) in the United Kingdom.

Early life She attended Oakdene School, a girls' school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, which closed in 1992.

Career She began her career in 1976 with Crown Cassette Communications as a secretary.

Flextech Television In 1999 she became Chief Operating Officer, then Chief Executive of Flextech Television, owned by Telewest, which operated Bravo and Living TV, now part of Living TV Group.

Five TV She became Chief Executive of Five TV in April 2003, succeeding Dawn Airey, who had been there since October 2000. She launched Five US (now 5 USA) in October 2006. The television channel was known colloquially as the three Fs channel. In October 2006, she brought in her friend from Flextech, Lisa Opie, to become Managing Director of Content for the channel.

She left Five TV on 2 May 2008, being replaced the year after by Dawn Airey.

Personal life She co-owns a pub in Combeinteignhead, Haccombe with Combe, in South Devon. She has two step children (Charles and Lauren) with her partner, and lives in north-west London.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Positions held
Chair of the Royal Television Society, Chief executive officer
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Also known as
Jane Elizabeth Stuart Lighting

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jane Lighting?

British television executive

When was Jane Lighting born?

Jane Lighting was born on 22 December 1956.

What is Jane Lighting's occupation?

Jane Lighting is a business executive.

What nationality is Jane Lighting?

Jane Lighting is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jane Lighting

· Wikidata: Q16187175

· DBpedia: Jane Lighting

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