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. Before this, Tim worked for Procter and Gamble after leaving Cambridge University where he read English. 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. Other directorships have included Severn Trent PLC, Vickers PLC, Travelport International, Hilding Anders AB, and Superdry PLC. Deborah Turness has been appointed the BBC's new CEO of news and current affairs, replacing Fran Unsworth. 17 January 2023 Business 1:45 My work day: 4am start, 7k run and cold showers Ben Amanna, founder and. The British government's Office of Communications appoints a Director-General. 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. 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. Davie joined the BBC as Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences in April 2005,[13] succeeding Andy Duncan. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months. 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. Tim was acting BBC Director-General between November 2012 and April 2013. 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. In 2004, he received an honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects[10] (in the same year as John Prescott). Disney, is the CEO of Epcot. From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. Tim has an enthusiasm and energy for reform, while holding dear to the core mission of the BBC. He is the 17th Director-General of the Corporation. The Executive Committee is chaired by Tim Davie, the Director-General. 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.. There is BBC radio channels too: [16] He became chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide following the appointment of Tony Hall. We know that the industry is undergoing unprecedented change and the organisation faces significant challenges as well as opportunities. Six leading international bodies own IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors. All Rights Reserved. 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. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also Finance Director for Random House in the UK. BBC's key executives include Tom Fussell and 49 others. [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. Before joining the BBC, he was Vice President of Marketing and Franchise at PepsiCo Europe. 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. hannah.bailey@bbc.com; gwen.eluned@bbc.com. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. 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. Glashow will take up the position on March 1, when. The Production Guild of Great Britain has upped Michael Beavan to Deputy CEO. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company number 01420028, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom, W12 7FA. Outside the BBC, Fussell served as CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol. In 2007, BBC Worldwide launched the commercial international website - bbc.com - which came into profit one year ahead of schedule and now has three international edition attracting 60 million unique users. 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. Chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide from 2004 until 2012. BBC Studios International Content Platform. It is with their support that IBC remains the leading international forum for everyone involved in content creation, management and delivery. Tim was appointed CBE in 2018 for services to International Trade. Deborah will join the BBC from ITN, where she is CEO. 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. He is the former president and chief executive officer of The New York Times Company.From 2004 to 2012, he served as Director-General of the BBC, and before that was the Chief Executive of Channel 4. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. Vice Media Group chief executive officer Nancy Dubuc is leaving the company after five years. She also completed a mini-MBA course at Ashridge Business School while in the role. 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. [27], In December 2021, Davie was elected to the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He was previously earning 600,000 a year at BBCS, although his new salary is an increase on the 450,000 paid to incumbent Hall. All Rights Reserved. The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, and its Editor-in-Chief. Davie added: I am honoured to be appointed the BBCs next director-general. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. 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. Tom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios. 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. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. [14] In July 2009 he was on The Guardian's list of the 100 most influential people in the media. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBCs principal commercial subsidiary. Copyright 2023 Informa PLC. [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]. Katz on Jan. 6, 2022 - 9:30 AM. The UK will lose out on virtual production opportunities unless it gets significant investment in training and R&D, according to a new report. Notably in the multi-year agreement . 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. Knighted 1 January 1927, at the start of his term as DG. The BBC's first Director-General John Reith set the tone for the Corporation, and these 'Reithian. 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. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. 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. 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 is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. Smith won the Accountancy Age Financial Director of the Year Award in 2001. A summary is published where there is something to declare and where there is nothing to declare. The BBC announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. 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 . BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell in an interview discussed 'Doctor Who,' Top Gear, streaming, advertising and investing in production companies. Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. He was Chairman of BBC Studios, and Post Production. Joint Director-General 1942-1943, Fourth Director-General 1943-1944. The BBC has named former president of NBC News International Deborah Turness to the post of CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. [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. Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. 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. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. 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. 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,. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. [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. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. He was re-elected in December 2022 to serve a further two years on the Board, until December 2024. Discovery (WBD) for HBO and HBO Max programming, with optionality at the core of the deal. Responsible for creating and distributing leading British content globally; Tim led BBC Studios from April 2013. To date, seventeen individuals have been appointed director-general, plus an additional two who were appointed in an acting capacity only. Northern Ireland, and BBC America Currently Managing Director, Consumer . 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. Tom Fussell CEO, BBC Studios Kerris Bright Chief Customer Officer Matthew Postgate Chief Technology and Product Officer Mark Linsey Chief Creative Officer, BBC Studios Andrew Moultrie Chief Executive Officer, BBC Studioworks Jatin Aythora Chief Architect Grace Boswood This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 16:09. The director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and (from 1994) editor-in-chief of the BBC. Turness, who will be paid 400,000 ($550,000) per year in the role, will oversee a team of around 6,000 people. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. By Tim Dams 2021-10-19T13:30:00+01:00. Is the film industry turning on to artificial intelligence? Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. She will do a brilliant job of leading our news and current affairs as we deliver on the BBCs public service mission in the digital age., Turness added: In the U.K. and around the world, there has never been a greater need for the BBCs powerful brand of impartial, trusted journalism. 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. The latter 40-year BBC veteran revealed in September that she would be stepping down at the end of January. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. She will join the BBC from ITN, where she is currently serving as CEO . 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. [6] Under Smith, BBC Worldwide created new relationships with UK independent TV producers and set up an international production business producing TV format hits such as Dancing with the Stars and Top Gear. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. 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. 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