At the BBC, Turness is the first executive to have a CEO title for news. Occasionally an individual will have something to declare but due to the personal nature of the declaration we do not publish details as to do so would breach the General Data Protection Regulation. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. Deborah Turness has been appointed the BBC's new CEO of news and current affairs, replacing Fran Unsworth. 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. 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). The BBC announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. 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. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. Davie joined the BBC as Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences in April 2005,[13] succeeding Andy Duncan. [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. There is BBC radio channels too: The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. He also had stints at UK retailer Asda, joining Amazon in 2011. The BBC has announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. The current director-general is Tim Davie, who succeeded Tony Hall on 1 September 2020. Notably in the multi-year agreement . Fussell said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. [32] He is a passionate runner.[14]. He was previously in the running to take the top job at the Premier League, but lost out to Discovery exec Sarah Dinnage and, following her u-turn, then rejected the role. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBCs principal commercial subsidiary. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also Finance Director for Random House in the UK. [17], He was awarded a CBE in 2018, for services to international trade. He was a member of the Accounting Standards Board for three years between 2001 and November 2004, the HM Treasury Public Services Productivity Panel, and a non-executive director of Severn Trent plc and Vickers PLC. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also finance director for Random House in the UK. Is the film industry turning on to artificial intelligence? 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. 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. This company became Red Bee Media. [7] Smith also launched the BBC's commercial Global iPlayer[8] in many countries around the world, as well and the opening of the Doctor Who Experience,[9] an interactive visitor attraction in London and live events ranging from Teletubbies to Strictly Come Dancing. [14] In July 2009 he was on The Guardian's list of the 100 most influential people in the media. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Under Smith BBC Worldwide was the largest TV distributor outside of US companies and became Europe's largest TV channel operator with over 360m subscribers to its BBC-branded portfolio of channels. Information about gifts and hospitality is published every three months. 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. Scott Adams's comic strip, Dilbert, is known for its satirical office humour Elon Musk accused US media of racism on Sunday, defending racist comments made by Dilbert cartoon creator Scott Adams on. 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.. The BBC's first Director-General John Reith set the tone for the Corporation, and these 'Reithian. He is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. 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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.. These documents define. [27], In December 2021, Davie was elected to the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union. 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Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. Deborah will join the BBC from ITN, where she is CEO. BBC Studios International Content Platform. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. He was Chairman of BBC Studios, and Post Production. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. At the present time, the CEO of Disney Before joining the BBC, he was Vice President of Marketing and Franchise at PepsiCo Europe. VFX giant DNEG has acquired a raft of production and post-production services assets, including an Indian film and TV production studio complex, from its parent company Prime Focus Limited. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? [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]. hannah.bailey@bbc.com; gwen.eluned@bbc.com. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board. During her tenure, the outfit won an Emmy and three consecutive BAFTA awards, as well as several RTS Program of the Year awards. The business has developed apps around its brands which have resulted in 25 million downloads and has attracted 23 million fans to its social media sites. Vice Media Group chief executive officer Nancy Dubuc is leaving the company after five years. [1], Italics indicate that the individual was temporarily appointed as acting director-general.[9]. Will Lewis, the former CEO of Wall Street Journal publisher Dow Jones, had also been a contender in the race, but was widely seen to have lost ground recently after being linked with the phone hacking scandal while working at News UK. Whilst in the role, he oversaw the merger between the BBCs production arm and BBC Worldwide, the Corporations distribution company, and was responsible for an annual turnover of over 1.4bn. This has been a critical time for the UK and these past few months have shown just how much the BBC matters to people. BBC's key executives include Tom Fussell and 49 others. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. [25] This would include a ban on news reporters taking part in "public demonstrations or gatherings about controversial issues", with some BBC managers citing trans rights and Black Lives Matter as examples. 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. The director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and (from 1994) editor-in-chief of the BBC . Following her work at NBC News, Turness moved to ITN, which is the primary news production outfit for U.K. broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. To date, seventeen individuals have been appointed director-general, plus an additional two who were appointed in an acting capacity only. BBC content chief among those to miss out. He is currently Chairman of Jungle Creations Ltd, Seeker Music Publishing. Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. Fussell will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. The BBC said Fussell will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of global expansion plans for BBC Studios, as well as continuing to deepen employee engagement and wellbeing; putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of BBC Studios; and embedding sustainability throughout the company. BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell in an interview discussed 'Doctor Who,' Top Gear, streaming, advertising and investing in production companies. Her start date is still unknown. Six leading international bodies own IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors. Other leading UK execs including Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, All3Medias Jane Turton and Endemol Shine Groups CEO Sophie Turner Laing were also reportedly approached during the recruitment process but chose to remain with their respective companies. 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. In 2009, BBC Worldwide's achievements were recognised with a Queen's Award for Exports. [5], Davie won a scholarship to attend Whitgift School in Croydon, and studied English at Selwyn College, Cambridge, being the first in his family to attend university. 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.. 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During that time, he has overseen the launch of production arm BBC Studios and its merger with former commercial division BBCWW, as well as content deals such as that struck with Discovery for natural history programming, the roll-out of streamer BritBox into the US and Australia, and last years deal to take full control of UKTVs linear channels. During his time at the BBC, he has previously held the role of Director of Audio and Music, with overall responsibility for the BBCs national radio output, its digital services and performing groups, and Director of the Marketing, Communications and Audiences division. July 13, 2022 7:47am Tom Fussell Courtesy of BBC Studios BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. public broadcaster BBC, touted strong business momentum in its annual report on Tuesday,. The Production Guild of Great Britain has upped Michael Beavan to Deputy CEO. The BBC said the pay of the director-general had not been increased since 2012, with the new 525,000 figure the level that the salary would have been had inflation been applied. He joined the PGGB as Director of Partnerships and Projects in 2021 and has driven a 50% increase in company. Cbeebies, BBC Iplayer, BBC England, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC 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. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company number 01420028, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom, W12 7FA. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. He completed the management development programme at the BRB Group before joining the BBC where he became CFO then COO. Disney, is the CEO of Epcot. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. Tim has an enthusiasm and energy for reform, while holding dear to the core mission of the BBC. Warner Bros Discovery is planning new films based on JRR Tolkiens Lord Of The Rings books and The Hobbit. Tom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios. As CEO of the BBC's international news subsidiary which owns and operates the BBC World News television channel and its digital counterpart bbc.com, Jim brings world-leading experience of the broadcasting news business to MDIF. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. IBC is run by the industry, for the industry. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. "BBC Worldwide is a dynamic company with exciting . 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.. But not under one roof. The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. 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. 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. 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. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. Tim is a Trustee of the Tate, a Trustee of the Royal Television Society and former co-chair of the Creative Industries Council; he is a former chair of Comic Relief. The company, which ordinarily makes around 2000 hours of content a year for both the BBC and third parties including Apple, Netflix and Migu, is a champion for British creativity around the world. John was a Council Member between 1996 and 1999. Davie will be paid the same as Hall until August 2021, as all senior managers at the BBC are currently on a salary freeze. "I'm delighted Deborah Turness is joining the BBC . This included BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4; as well as the BBC digital radio stations BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 4 Extra (then BBC 7); the three BBC Orchestras based in England; and The Proms. 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 &. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. Smith joined the BBC in 1989, becoming the BBC's Finance Director (CFO) in 1996. BBC Studios | Website| Press Office| Twitter| LinkedIn| Instagram. 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. The BBC itself is Davie was formerly the chief executive officer of BBC Studios, and is a former Conservative Party politician. [16] He became chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide following the appointment of Tony Hall. 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). Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board . 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. Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. My focus for the remainder of my own term as chairman, until February of next year, will be to ensure that there is a smooth and successful handover and that the BBC continues to serve audiences across the whole of the UK.. Discovery, putting 'optionality at its core', Foxtel in Australia has struck a new exclusive pact with Warner Bros. The BBC's first Director-General John Reith set the tone for the Corporation, and these 'Reithian values', such as "Inform, Educate and Entertain" remain a cornerstone of the BBC's remit. 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 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. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. In June 2004, he became the BBC's Chief Operating Officer.[5]. We know that the industry is undergoing unprecedented change and the organisation faces significant challenges as well as opportunities. Life peerage 19 March 2010, before appointment as DG. Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. Fussell has held the post of interim CEO since September 2020, overseeing BBC Studios global delivery of strategy and performance alongside its response to Covid-19. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. Tim Davie said: In the last year, Tom has proven himself an outstanding leader for BBC Studios, steering the company through its most difficult times with both conviction and compassion, and delivering strong results. Tim Davie, BBC. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". Whoever is the CEO of He oversaw the redevelopment of significant properties for the BBC, including Broadcasting House in Central London and the Media Village in W12. 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