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BBC Studios has offices in over 20 markets globally, including ten production bases in the UK and production bases or partnerships in a further seven countries around the world. BBC's key executives include Tom Fussell and 49 others. Tim Davie, BBC. 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. This has been a critical time for the UK and these past few months have shown just how much the BBC matters to people. 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. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. In April 2000, he became Director of Finance, Property & Business Affairs, adding Property, Procurement and Programme Rights to his portfolio. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. [18] In 2019 he earned 642,000 and was the BBC's highest paid executive. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss.. 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.. 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. 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. As CEO, BBC Studios, Fussell will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of ambitious global expansion plans, 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. Davie beat three other frontrunners in the race, including BBC content chief Charlotte Moore. There is BBC radio channels too: Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. is Bob Eiger. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. BBC Studios | Website| Press Office| Twitter| LinkedIn| Instagram. Smith won the Accountancy Age Financial Director of the Year Award in 2001. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBCs principal commercial subsidiary. 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. 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. The BBC has named former president of NBC News International Deborah Turness to the post of CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. At the BBC, Turness is the first executive to have a CEO title for news. [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. I am confident that Tim is the right person to lead the BBC as it continues to reform and change. I have a deep commitment to content of the highest quality and impartiality. He is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. The BBC itself is 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. Fussell joined what was then known as BBC Worldwide as CFO in 2016, taking on the same role in the newly merged BBC Studios in 2018, and later adding property and technology to his brief. BBC content chief among those to miss out. Timothy Douglas Davie CBE (born 25 April 1967 in Croydon, London) is the current and seventeenth Director-General of the BBC. Discovery (WBD) for HBO and HBO Max programming, with optionality at the core of the deal. 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. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents. 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. At NBC News, she oversaw all editorial content and commercial revenues, including the brands Today, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Meet the Press and Dateline., Turness moved to ITN only in April, taking over from Anna Mallett, who went to Netflix. In June 2004, he became the BBC's Chief Operating Officer.[5]. Image: The Director-General's officeat Broadcasting House in 1936. 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. 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. [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. Other directorships have included Severn Trent PLC, Vickers PLC, Travelport International, Hilding Anders AB, and Superdry PLC. 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. No comments. Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. 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 works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. [19][20] In May 2020, Davie was one of four candidates shortlisted to succeed Hall in the position. 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. 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. 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. Currently Managing Director, Consumer . 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,. BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has promoted Rebecca Glashow to the newly created role of CEO, global distribution. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also Chair of BBC StudioWorks. 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 . 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.. 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. 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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. Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. 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. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. He will start in December and fill the role until designated CEO Tim Davie,. [1], Italics indicate that the individual was temporarily appointed as acting director-general.[9]. Since Reith, a further fifteen individuals have held the position, shaping the direction and policies of the BBC. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC Arabic, BBC Four, BBC Look East, and BBC London, A lot. 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.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell in an interview discussed 'Doctor Who,' Top Gear, streaming, advertising and investing in production companies. 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. [32] He is a passionate runner.[14]. Discovery, putting 'optionality at its core', Foxtel in Australia has struck a new exclusive pact with Warner Bros. 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. [29][30][31], Previously, he has been on the boards of Freesat, Digital UK and Children in Need. [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. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. Gifts and hospitality may only be accepted in line with BBC policy. The UK will lose out on virtual production opportunities unless it gets significant investment in training and R&D, according to a new report. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. 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. 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Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. He undertook the Commercial Review of all the BBC's commercial activities and was responsible in 2004 for the sale of BBC Technology to Siemens Business Services, and in 2005, he led the sale of BBC Broadcast to Creative Broadcast Services Limited, a Macquarie Company. Davie joined the BBC as Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences in April 2005,[13] succeeding Andy Duncan. Fussell will also be a member of the company's Executive Committee. The life and times of the leaders of the BBC. All Rights Reserved. In 2009, BBC Worldwide's achievements were recognised with a Queen's Award for Exports. 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. Six leading international bodies own IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. 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). Responsible for creating and distributing leading British content globally; Tim led BBC Studios from April 2013. The BBC's first Director-General John Reith set the tone for the Corporation, and these 'Reithian. Northern Ireland, and BBC America Deborah will join the BBC from ITN, where she is CEO. The BBC itself is headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. Cbeebies, BBC Iplayer, BBC England, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC All Rights Reserved. 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. He completed the management development programme at the BRB Group before joining the BBC where he became CFO then COO. At the present time, the CEO of Disney BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. 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. He also had stints at UK retailer Asda, joining Amazon in 2011. [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]. 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. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board . He was Chairman of BBC Studios, and Post Production. Between 1997 and 2007 he held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance. By Tim Dams 2021-10-19T13:30:00+01:00. Whoever is the CEO of On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Glashow will take up the position on March 1, when. CEO, BBC Worldwide COO, Burberry COO and CFO, BBC: John Smith (born August 1957) was the chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide from 2004 until 2012 and was a board member of Burberry Group plc and Chief Operating Officer. He is the 17th Director-General of the Corporation. 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 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. Chief executive officer of BBC Worldwide from 2004 until 2012. We know that the industry is undergoing unprecedented change and the organisation faces significant challenges as well as opportunities. 17 January 2023 Business 1:45 My work day: 4am start, 7k run and cold showers Ben Amanna, founder and. 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. Copyright 2023 Informa PLC. [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. Turness, who will be paid 400,000 ($550,000) per year in the role, will oversee a team of around 6,000 people. Her start date is still unknown. 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. Turness, who effectively takes on one of the most high-profile news roles in the U.K., takes ov Joint Director-General 1942-1943, Fourth Director-General 1943-1944. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months. 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 &. She became director of content across the BBC in July 2016. 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.. To date, seventeen individuals have been appointed director-general, plus an additional two who were appointed in an acting capacity only. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? Award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, Doctor Who and Bluey. 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 geographically diversified the business so that it had a more international focus. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. During her tenure, the outfit won an Emmy and three consecutive BAFTA awards, as well as several RTS Program of the Year awards. During this time he was involved in abandoned plans to close down Radio 6 Music and the Asian Network. The director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and (from 1994) editor-in-chief of the BBC. [14], In January 2020, Tony Hall announced he was resigning from the Director-General's position before the scheduled end of his tenure. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. Their insights ensure that the annual convention is always relevant, comprehensive and timely. [1] [2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. Tim has an enthusiasm and energy for reform, while holding dear to the core mission of the BBC. In June 2008, it was announced that he was replacing Jenny Abramsky, who served at the BBC for 39 years before leaving to chair the Heritage Lottery Fund. By A.J. hannah.bailey@bbc.com; gwen.eluned@bbc.com. 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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. Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. 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. Fussell will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. He said this was to reduce perceived bias in the BBC. The current director-general is Tim Davie, who succeeded Tony Hall on 1 September 2020. Knighted 1 January 1927, at the start of his term as DG. 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. The BBC has named former NBC News president Deborah Turness the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. Turness has a distinguished journalistic career - she was the first ever woman to be. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4, BBC News, BBC Parliament, CBBC, Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. The Executive Committee is chaired by Tim Davie, the Director-General. 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. 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. [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. [14] He was Director-General Mark Thompson's first senior external appointment. 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. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also finance director for Random House in the UK. In July 2004, John Smith took the helm at BBC Worldwide becoming CEO. Outside the BBC, Fussell served as CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol. Im delighted that Tom will be leading the BBC Studios team to achieve this vision.. 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