Gavin, who joined the BBC Worldwide from BT, could follow his former chairman, Sir Christopher Bland, who moved to take up the same job at the telecoms giant.
Gavin would come to BT with strong credentials. His knowledge of the television business would be extremely useful to BT as it looks to expand its broadcasting interests. He also, as the former head of BT's interactive communications and entertainment division, has a good knowledge of the telecoms business.
While at the BBC, Gavin has been credited with significantly increasing the BBC's commercial fortunes.
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