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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. At the BBC, Turness is the first executive to have a CEO title for news. hannah.bailey@bbc.com; gwen.eluned@bbc.com. He also had stints at UK retailer Asda, joining Amazon in 2011. He also chaired the BBC Pension Fund Investment Committee. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. 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. 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Is the film industry turning on to artificial intelligence? [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. The British government's Office of Communications appoints a Director-General. BBC Studios (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. 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. Smith won the Accountancy Age Financial Director of the Year Award in 2001. 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. Her start date is still unknown. Discovery, putting 'optionality at its core', Foxtel in Australia has struck a new exclusive pact with Warner Bros. 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. She became director of content across the BBC in July 2016. Between 1997 and 2007 he held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance. [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. Timothy Douglas Davie CBE (born 25 April 1967 in Croydon, London) is the current and seventeenth Director-General of the BBC. 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. 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. He oversaw the redevelopment of significant properties for the BBC, including Broadcasting House in Central London and the Media Village in W12. He is currently Chairman of Jungle Creations Ltd, Seeker Music Publishing. 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. [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". By A.J. 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. Tom will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. 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. November 26, 2012 4:39am LONDON - The BBC said Monday that it has named Paul Dempsey interim CEO of BBC Worldwide. 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 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. By Tim Dams 2021-10-19T13:30:00+01:00. 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. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. 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. BBC Studios Productions Limited, company number 09463829, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA. At the present time, the CEO of Disney Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. 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.. 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. In July 2004, John Smith took the helm at BBC Worldwide becoming CEO. Davie added: I am honoured to be appointed the BBCs next director-general. The latter 40-year BBC veteran revealed in September that she would be stepping down at the end of January. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. The Executive Committee is chaired by Tim Davie, the Director-General. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. 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.. Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, Radio 5 live,5 live He completed the management development programme at the BRB Group before joining the BBC where he became CFO then COO. She was the only woman among the leading four contenders and is responsible for all programming across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and on demand service iPlayer. [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. [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. 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. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. 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. Outside of the BBC, Fussell served as CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol, held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins U.K. and was also finance director for Random House in the U.K. Im honored to be heading up BBC Studios for the future, said Fussell. 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. 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. [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. A summary is published where there is something to declare and where there is nothing to declare. 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. Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. [21] On 5 June 2020, it was announced he would become the corporation's seventeenth Director-General from 1 September. 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. 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.. 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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. Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. The BBC announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm. 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.. There is: BBC content chief among those to miss out. She will join the BBC from ITN, where she is currently serving as CEO . Fussell said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. Copyright 2023 Informa PLC. Turness, who effectively takes on one of the most high-profile news roles in the U.K., takes ov [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. Outside the BBC, Fussell served as CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol. Fussell will also be a member of the company's Executive Committee. He is the 17th Director-General of the Corporation. [14] He was Director-General Mark Thompson's first senior external appointment. [14] In July 2009 he was on The Guardian's list of the 100 most influential people in the media. Discovery (WBD) for HBO and HBO Max programming, with optionality at the core of the deal. 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. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. It is with their support that IBC remains the leading international forum for everyone involved in content creation, management and delivery. Deborah will join the BBC from ITN, where she is CEO. Knighted 1 January 1927, at the start of his term as DG. Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. 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. He later went to the Harvard Business School. 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. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 16:09. During this time he was involved in abandoned plans to close down Radio 6 Music and the Asian Network. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. 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 June 2004, he became the BBC's Chief Operating Officer.[5]. headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. 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. He was re-elected in December 2022 to serve a further two years on the Board, until December 2024. 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. 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.. Davie will be paid the same as Hall until August 2021, as all senior managers at the BBC are currently on a salary freeze. 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