Arqiva appoints Duffy as Chair
October 1, 2026



Arqiva has announced the appointment of Simon Duffy as Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

Duffy has held executive and non-executive roles across public and private companies in the UK and internationally. He brings board-level experience spanning the media, telco, technology and entertainment sectors, having served with organisations including Oger Telecom, Wizz Air and Millicom. He also has a strong executive track record in corporate transformation, finance and governance, having held senior leadership positions including Chief Executive Officer of NTL and Chief Financial Officer of Orange.


He currently serves as Non-Executive Chair of Modern Times Group, Viaplay Group and LW Theatres Limited, and as a Non-Executive Director of LW Entertainment.

Shuja Khan, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Following a comprehensive search process, Simon emerged as the outstanding candidate to lead Arqiva’s Board. On behalf of everyone at Arqiva, I am delighted to welcome him as our new Chair. His deep experience across telecommunications, media and technology, combined with his strategic insight and operational and financial expertise, will bring a valuable perspective to the Board as we continue to deliver our strategy and create long-term value. I would also like to sincerely thank Scott Longhurst for his leadership and stewardship as Interim Chair.”

Duffy added: “I am thrilled to be joining Arqiva as Chair. Arqiva plays a vital role in the UK’s communications infrastructure, providing services that millions of people and organisations rely on every day. The company has distinctive capabilities, long-standing customer relationships and a critical role to play as the markets it serves continue to evolve. I am excited to work alongside the Board, Shuja Khan, his leadership team and colleagues across the business as we build on Arqiva’s strong foundations, deliver its strategy and create opportunities for future growth.”