Kira Vermang
About Kira Vermang
Kira Vermang serves as the Principal Policy Adviser for Broadcasting and Online Content at Ofcom, bringing over 16 years of experience in media policy and legal advisory roles. She holds multiple law degrees and has previously worked at Allen & Overy and Ofcom in various legal capacities.
Work at Ofcom
Kira Vermang has been employed at Ofcom since 2008, initially serving as a Legal Adviser for nine years before transitioning to the role of Principal Policy Adviser, Broadcasting and Online Content in 2017. In her current position, she leads projects that focus on the regulation of the BBC. Her extensive experience in media policy and legal advisory roles contributes to her expertise in overseeing broadcasting and online content regulations.
Education and Expertise
Kira Vermang has a strong educational background in law. She studied at Université de Namur, earning a Candidature en droit from 1995 to 1997. She furthered her studies at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, where she achieved a Master of Laws (LLM) from 1997 to 2000. Vermang also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from King's College London, completed in 2001, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics in Competition Law from the same institution, achieved in 2007. This academic foundation supports her expertise in media policy and legal frameworks.
Background
Before joining Ofcom, Kira Vermang worked at Allen & Overy, where she held the position of Associate from 2001 to 2007, first in Brussels and then in London. Her experience in a leading law firm provided her with a solid foundation in legal advisory roles, which she later applied in her work at Ofcom. With over 16 years of experience in media policy, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape.
Professional Experience
Kira Vermang has accumulated over 16 years of experience in media policy and legal advisory roles. Her career includes significant positions at Ofcom and Allen & Overy, where she honed her skills in legal advisory and policy development. Her transition from a legal adviser to a principal policy adviser at Ofcom reflects her growth and expertise in the field of broadcasting and online content regulation.