Cobian recently stepped down as chief financial officer of Virgin Media O2 to become the group CFO at BT in the summer 2026
Charles Gurassa, chair of the Guardian Media Group, said: “Patricia’s commercial acumen, international experience and leadership skills will be crucial as we continue to build our global operation and respond to rapid transformation in the news media industry.
“I am delighted to welcome her to the Guardian Media Group board.”
Cobian said: “I have long admired the Guardian’s commitment to independent journalism, the strength and depth of its investigative reporting and its relationship with its audience.
“I am impressed by the team’s innovative ethos and ambitious global vision and I am delighted to join the board and support its ongoing commercial and editorial success.”
