A former ambulances boss is set to take up a seat on the board of the government's telecoms watchdog.Tony Dixon, who is also a member of Barrowford parish council and former chairman of the village's agricultural show committee, has been appointed to the Office of the Telecommunications Ombudsman, Otelo.
He has worked at Daisy communications, based in the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, since the company was formed in 2001, first as a consultant and later on the board as commercial director.
He said: "I am extremely pleased to have been chosen to represent the communi-cations industry on this essential body and will do my utmost working alongside colleagues from BT, Vodafone and NTL to promote Otelo on behalf of all its stakeholders and ensure a fair deal for the consumer.
"I am looking forward to this new chapter in my career.
"It is a great achievement to have been appointed on to the member board and I am proud to have had my work recognised with the position.
"The ombudsman, in particular the member board, plays a very important role in the communications industry."
Source: http://www.burnleycitizen.co.uk
