[1], Italics indicate that the individual was temporarily appointed as acting director-general.[9]. [16] He became chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide following the appointment of Tony Hall. BBC Studios Productions Limited, company number 09463829, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA. [23], In September 2020, appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Davie justified the salary of BBC's highest paid star Gary Lineker saying the salary was worth it because of the value of analysis to the viewing audience. 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. 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. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBC's. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. 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. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. Answer: The BBC doesn't have a CEO. Smith has been a Director of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the Henley Festival, the advisory board of the English National Opera (ENO) and vice-president of the Royal Television Society. Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. 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. Fussell will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. Northern Ireland, and BBC America Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. Gifts and hospitality may only be accepted in line with BBC policy. [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. All Rights Reserved. 17 January 2023 Business 1:45 My work day: 4am start, 7k run and cold showers Ben Amanna, founder and. 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. 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 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 has named former NBC News president Deborah Turness the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. Tim Davie, BBC Director-General 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. By A.J. I have a deep commitment to content of the highest quality and impartiality. He is currently Chairman of Jungle Creations Ltd, Seeker Music Publishing. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. By Tim Dams 2021-10-19T13:30:00+01:00. The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. The British government's Office of Communications appoints a Director-General. 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Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. Whoever is the CEO of "BBC Worldwide is a dynamic company with exciting . 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. Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. BBC Studios recently reported a strong set of 2020/21 results, delivered in unprecedented circumstances, and confirmed its commitment to achieving its five-year BBC financial returns target of 1.2bn by 2021/22, despite the effects of the pandemic. Read about our approach to external linking. Cbeebies, BBC Iplayer, BBC England, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. Members The Board is led by a non-executive Chairman, Richard Sharp, and consists of ten non-executive members, including the Chairman, and four executive members including the BBC's. [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. The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. Other directorships have included Severn Trent PLC, Vickers PLC, Travelport International, Hilding Anders AB, and Superdry PLC. All Rights Reserved. Deborah Turness has been appointed the BBC's new CEO of news and current affairs, replacing Fran Unsworth. There is: He is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen and president of the Chamber of Commerce in Schaffhausen. He later went to the Harvard Business School. [6][7], Appointed UK marketing manager for PepsiCo in 1993, Davie was subsequently promoted to Vice-President, Marketing, Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa, holding several similar appointments, including in the United States, before taking up the Vice-President for Marketing and Franchise post. 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. The BBC has announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. Discovery (WBD) for HBO and HBO Max programming, with optionality at the core of the deal. Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss.. The current director-general is Tim Davie, who succeeded Tony Hall on 1 September 2020. headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. Joint Director-General 1942-1943, Fourth Director-General 1943-1944. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. 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. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". Before this, Tim worked for Procter and Gamble after leaving Cambridge University where he read English. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. 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. Image: The Director-General's officeat Broadcasting House in 1936. "[22] He also announced his support of the licence fee as opposed to a Netflix style subscription service. Turness, who will be paid 400,000 ($550,000) per year in the role, will oversee a team of around 6,000 people. FulwellCain Studios, a joint venture between James Cordens entertainment company Fulwell 73 and real estate investor Cain International, has announced plans for the Crown Works Studios in Sunderland. Channel 5 in the UKhas picked upExtreme Tow Truckers(19 x 60-minutes) which sees hardcore towing companies battle it for the toughest and most lucrative contracts in Australia and New Zealand, [], BBC orders Viagra drama 'Men Up' from ITVS duo Quay Street & Boom, with Cineflix distributing, The BBC has ordered a drama from ITV Studios duo Quay Street Productions and Boom that explores the first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. 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.. [1] [2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. 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. His leadership and experience, both outside the BBC and within, will ensure that we are well placed to meet the opportunities and challenges of the coming years. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. But not under one roof. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. He completed the management development programme at the BRB Group before joining the BBC where he became CFO then COO. To date, seventeen individuals have been appointed director-general, plus an additional two who were appointed in an acting capacity only. [14] In July 2009 he was on The Guardian's list of the 100 most influential people in the media. The Production Guild of Great Britain has upped Michael Beavan to Deputy CEO. 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. 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. The BBC has named former president of NBC News International Deborah Turness to the post of CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. [18] In 2019 he earned 642,000 and was the BBC's highest paid executive. [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. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Chief executive and editor-in-chief of the BBC, Temporarily appointed as acting director-general, "Tim Davie: BBC executive named director general", "Head of BBC Quits, Ending Stormy Tenure", "BBC director general Lord Hall to take charge on 2 April", "Lord Hall to step down as BBC's director general", The BBC press office's biographical list of its Directors General, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Director-General_of_the_BBC&oldid=1124150673, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. In a move that was widely expected, Tom Fussell, who has been interim CEO since September 2020 when then . Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Direct accelerated training: ITV lays out its tactics for resolving the skills shortages that are handicapping production, with the launch of an ITV Academy that will merge new training plans with those that already exist. The BBC itself is 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. She became director of content across the BBC in July 2016. Knighted 10 June 1942, after stepping down as DG, Knighted 1 January 1960, after stepping down as DG, Knighted 1 January 1974, during his term as DG. This information is published annually, although if any amendments are made during the year an updated summary will be published if necessary as soon as it is available. He joined Procter & Gamble as a trainee in 1991. 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. From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. This has been a critical time for the UK and these past few months have shown just how much the BBC matters to people. Executive Committee Tim Davie Director-General Kerris Bright Chief Customer Officer Alan Dickson Chief Financial Officer. Knighted 1 January 1927, at the start of his term as DG. The UK will lose out on virtual production opportunities unless it gets significant investment in training and R&D, according to a new report. Davie joined the BBC as Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences in April 2005,[13] succeeding Andy Duncan. BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4, BBC News, BBC Parliament, CBBC, 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 announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. BBC content chief among those to miss out. 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,. Deborah will join the BBC from ITN, where she is CEO. In April 2000, he became Director of Finance, Property & Business Affairs, adding Property, Procurement and Programme Rights to his portfolio. Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. Before joining the BBC, he was Vice President of Marketing and Franchise at PepsiCo Europe. Davie was formerly the chief executive officer of BBC Studios, and is a former Conservative Party politician. At the BBC, Turness is the first executive to have a CEO title for news. 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. These documents define. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. He geographically diversified the business so that it had a more international focus. 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 has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. The director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and (from 1994) editor-in-chief of the BBC . 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