William Haley

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Sir William John Haley (1901-1987) was a British newspaper editor & broadcasting administrator. He served as Director-General of the BBC from 1944 to 1952, succeeding Robert W. Foot and giving way to Sir Ian Jacob. From 1952 to 1966 he was editor of The Times, a role in which he would be succeeded by William Rees-Mogg.

Media Offices
Preceded by:
William Casey
Editor of The Times
1952–1966
Succeeded by:
William Rees-Mogg
Preceded by:
Robert W. Foot
Director-General of the BBC
1942-1944
Succeeded by:
Ian Jacob
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