Gifts and hospitality may only be accepted in line with BBC policy. BBC Studios is a core part of the BBC Group, and increasingly supports across all its strategic priorities from unique high priority content and impartiality to online and, of course, commercial income. There is BBC radio channels too: There, she led the companys post-COVID growth strategy across its newsrooms, long-form production and commercial/branded content. BBC Studios is a core part of the BBC group, and increasingly supports across all its strategic priorities from unique high priority content and impartiality to online and, of course, commercial income. Im delighted that Tom will be leading the BBC Studios team to achieve this vision., Tom Fussell, CEO, BBC Studios, said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. It is a great privilege to be asked to lead and grow BBC News at a time of accelerated digital growth and innovation, when its content is reaching more global consumers on more platforms than ever before.. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. Notably in the multi-year agreement . In April 2000, he became Director of Finance, Property & Business Affairs, adding Property, Procurement and Programme Rights to his portfolio. Louise O'Shea, CEO of Confused.com, is struck by gender differences in the new world of informal workwear By Dougal Shaw Business reporter, BBC News A new culture of working from home and video. Fussell said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. Cbeebies, BBC Iplayer, BBC England, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC Between 1997 and 2007 he held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance. He oversaw the redevelopment of significant properties for the BBC, including Broadcasting House in Central London and the Media Village in W12. "[22] He also announced his support of the licence fee as opposed to a Netflix style subscription service. 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Read about our approach to external linking. In a move that was widely expected, Tom Fussell, who has been interim CEO since September 2020 when then-head Tim Davie was appointed to the top BBC role of director general, has now been formally appointed BBC Studios boss. Before joining the BBC, he was Vice President of Marketing and Franchise at PepsiCo Europe. This company became Red Bee Media. I am very confident we can do this because of the amazing teams of people that work at the BBC., Hall described Davie as a fantastic leader, adding that the BBC is in safe hands.. Deborah Turness has been appointed the BBC's new CEO of news and current affairs, replacing Fran Unsworth. "BBC Worldwide is a dynamic company with exciting . With ambition to serve both British and international audiences in new ways, my role is to work with everyone in BBC Studios to strengthen and transform all we do for the future.. Chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide from 2004 until 2012. He served as acting Director-General of the BBC following George Entwistle's resignation in November 2012[3][4] until Lord Hall took over the role permanently in April 2013. BBC Worldwide merged with the TV-making arm of the BBC, BBC Studios, in April 2018 and Davie served as both the Chief Executive of BBC Studios and a Director globally. The current director-general is Tim Davie, who succeeded Tony Hall on 1 September 2020. Andrew Moultrie has been appointed CEO of BBC Studioworks and will head up the commercial subsidiary that provides world-class studios and post production services to the media industry. [32] He is a passionate runner.[14]. He is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". Appointed Director of Audio & Music, he sat on the BBC's Executive Board with overall responsibility for all of the BBC's national radio networks and the corporation's music output across all media. We share immense ambition for the business: making bold and brilliant content for audiences everywhere, and taking world-class British programmes and journalism to the world in new ways. Davie added: I am honoured to be appointed the BBCs next director-general. John was a Council Member between 1996 and 1999. BBC.com, BBC Studios global digital news platform, provides up-to-the-minute international news, in-depth analysis and features to more than 145 million unique browsers each month. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also Chair of BBC StudioWorks. BBC News Appoints ITN Boss And Former NBC News President Deborah Turness As CEO By Max Goldbart January 6, 2022 3:09am ITN CEO Deborah Turness, a former NBC News President, has been appointed. Giorgio Behr is chairman of the board of directors of Behr Bircher Cellpack, the company that he started himself and managed as CEO until 2015. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Turness will also be nominated to join the corporations board. Fussell joined BBC Worldwide as chief financial officer in 2016, taking on the same role in the newly merged BBC Studios in 2018, and later adding property and technology to his brief. Men Up (1 x 90 minutes) is being written by Matthew Barry (Industry) and is inspired by the remarkable true story around the drug, which was trialled in [], Foxtel extends HBO deal with Warner Bros. Turness, who will be paid 400,000 ($550,000) per year in the role, will oversee a team of around 6,000 people. He was re-elected in December 2022 to serve a further two years on the Board, until December 2024. [16] He became chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide following the appointment of Tony Hall. [28], Davie is Chairman of Comic Relief, Trustee of the Tate and the Royal Television Society, and in 2018 was appointed as Chairman of the Creative Industries Council. 17 January 2023 Business 1:45 My work day: 4am start, 7k run and cold showers Ben Amanna, founder and. is Bob Eiger. The UK will lose out on virtual production opportunities unless it gets significant investment in training and R&D, according to a new report. BBC Studios is a core part of the BBC Group, and increasingly supports across all its strategic priorities from unique high priority content and impartiality to online and, of course, commercial income. 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The BBC has said the CEO title reflects its ambition to continue to build the BBCs global news brand and continue to grow its news services, which are now reaching a record 456 million people worldwide.. The broadcaster is an independent body governed by the the Royal Charter and an agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the BBC. The BBC itself is Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. It is also a committed partner for the UKs independent sector through a mix of equity partnerships, content investment and international distribution for programme titles. She joined NBC News in 2013, becoming the first woman in the U.S. to be president of a network news division, leading a team of over 3,000 journalists and technicians. [24], In October 2020, he set out new guidelines for BBC staff, stating that they should avoid expressing their personal views on current issues of political controversy (which he called 'virtue signalling') on their own private social media accounts. Tom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios. As CEO, Fussell will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of BBC Studios global expansion plans, as well as, according to the BBC continuing to deepen employee engagement and wellbeing; putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of BBC Studios; and embedding sustainability throughout the company.. Fussell joined BBC Worldwide as Chief Financial Officer in 2016, taking on the same role in the newly merged BBC Studios in 2018, and later adding Property & Technology to his brief. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Information about gifts and hospitality is published every three months. BBC's key executives include Tom Fussell and 49 others. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [26] Davie later said that journalists could attend events such as Pride marches if they were "celebratory" and not "taking a stand on politicised or contested issues". The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Fussell has run BBC Studios on an interim basis since September 2020, when the divisions former boss Tim Davie became director general of the BBC. Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. Prior to joining NBC News, Turness was editor of ITV News, where she was their first female editor and the youngest editor of ITV News. His experience as VP of marketing & franchise for PepsiCo Europe is also believed to stand him in good stead, as the broadcaster attempts to find new ways to monetise itself in the face of continuing budget cuts and pressure on its licensing model. Phil Harrold Company Secretary and Head of the Office of the Chairman and Director-General Alexis Hawkes Legal Director Sarah Hayes Director, BBC Archives Ian Haythornthwaite Chief Financial &. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. He is the 17th Director-General of the Corporation. No comments. Currently Managing Director, Consumer . He geographically diversified the business so that it had a more international focus. The Executive Committee is chaired by Tim Davie, the Director-General. BBC Studios | Website| Press Office| Twitter| LinkedIn| Instagram. Davie will take up the role on 1 September, having headed up commercial operations at BBCS and its predecessor BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) for more than seven years. Before this, Tim worked for Procter and Gamble after leaving Cambridge University where he read English. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board . Read about our approach to external linking. The agreement means current and future seasons of HBOs series such as House Of The Dragon, The Last Of Us, Succession and The White Lotus will remain [], UK's C4 launches streaming data reports for producers, Sales round-up: Hulu lines up The Unusual Suspects for US debut; Attila The Hun travels the world, Wildbear & ZDFE start production on Japanese WW2 docuseries, Netflix inks overall deal with 'The Witcher' creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. During his time as acting director-general he oversaw the investigations into BBC management and conduct following revelations the broadcaster had known about sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile. He is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen and president of the Chamber of Commerce in Schaffhausen. BBC Studios Renews Pact With ZDF BBC Studios has struck another renewal agreement, unveiling a new deal with Germany's ZDF today at its annual Showcase event. With ambition to serve both British and international audiences in new ways, my role is to work with everyone in BBC Studios to strengthen and transform all we do for the future.. Amazons UK chief Doug Gurr was also in the running, having headed up operations for the retail giant since 2016, and previously working for the company in China. Clementi said: Tim has a strong track record as the CEO of BBC Studios and is one of the most respected names in the industry. John Smith (born August 1957) was[2] the chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide from 2004 until 2012[3] and was a board member of Burberry Group plc and Chief Operating Officer. He was Chairman of BBC Studios, and Post Production. In 2009, BBC Worldwide's achievements were recognised with a Queen's Award for Exports. All Rights Reserved. Glashow will take up the position on March 1, when. The position was formerly appointed by the Board of Governors of the BBC (for the period of 1927 to 2007) and then the BBC Trust (from 2007 to 2017). During her tenure, the outfit won an Emmy and three consecutive BAFTA awards, as well as several RTS Program of the Year awards. By Tim Dams 2021-10-19T13:30:00+01:00. Tim Davie, BBC. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. He also had stints at UK retailer Asda, joining Amazon in 2011. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. Davie will be paid the same as Hall until August 2021, as all senior managers at the BBC are currently on a salary freeze. Hall took much of the UK industry by surprise in January when he revealed he would be exiting the BBC this summer, with chairman David Clementi working with headhunters to find a successor.Davie will take up the role on 1 September, having headed up commercial operations at BBCS and . He said this was to reduce perceived bias in the BBC. Staff must make a declaration of their personal and business interests, including any memberships or directorships of public or industry bodies, and any shareholdings, as well as any interests that their immediate families may also have. Responsible for creating and distributing leading British content globally; Tim led BBC Studios from April 2013. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss.. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, supporting the licence fee and enhancing programmes for UK audiences. Tom will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. During this time he was involved in abandoned plans to close down Radio 6 Music and the Asian Network. [1][2], In August 2020 Tim Davie announced his intention for the BBC to "find a better balance of satirical targets rather than constantly aiming jokes at the Tories. Davie also has experience of running the BBC, having been acting director general from November 2012 until April 2014, and before that was director of audio and music for the broadcaster. BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has promoted Rebecca Glashow to the newly created role of CEO, global distribution. Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of . BBC Studios Productions Limited, company number 09463829, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA. [14] He was Director-General Mark Thompson's first senior external appointment. Fussell has run BBC Studios on an interim basis since September 2020, when the division's former boss Tim Davie became director general of the BBC. [8], Davie stood as a councillor for the Conservative Party in Hammersmith in 1993 and 1994[9][10] and was deputy chairman of the Hammersmith and Fulham Conservative party in the 1990s.[11][12]. The life and times of the leaders of the BBC. Since Reith, a further fifteen individuals have held the position, shaping the direction and policies of the BBC. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. [21] On 5 June 2020, it was announced he would become the corporation's seventeenth Director-General from 1 September. BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. BBC Worldwide's current CEO John Smith previously announced his decision to step down after eight years in charge of the commercial arm of BBC. The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. But not under one roof. [29][30][31], Previously, he has been on the boards of Freesat, Digital UK and Children in Need. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBC's. Timothy Douglas Davie CBE (born 25 April 1967 in Croydon, London) is the current and seventeenth Director-General of the BBC. BBC Studios International Content Platform. IBC is run by the industry, for the industry. BBC chief executive Tim Davie, who was interviewed by Turness during the Royal Television Society conference in September 2021, praised the exec as bringing a wealth of experience, insight, first-class editorial judgement, and a strong track record of delivery., She is a passionate advocate for the power of impartial journalism and a great believer in the BBC and the role we play, in the U.K. and globally, continued Davie. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? Turness, who effectively takes on one of the most high-profile news roles in the U.K., takes over from Fran Unsworth following what the BBC has described as a competitive recruitment process. [15], Davie took over as acting Director-General on 11 November 2012 following the resignation of George Entwistle in the wake of the Newsnight broadcast which did not name any individual but which led to Internet speculation which incorrectly identified Conservative Lord McAlpine in the North Wales child abuse case. Davie was formerly the chief executive officer of BBC Studios, and is a former Conservative Party politician. With ambition to serve both British and international audiences in new ways, my role is to work with everyone in BBC Studios to strengthen and transform all we do for the future., Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. [14], In January 2020, Tony Hall announced he was resigning from the Director-General's position before the scheduled end of his tenure. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. 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