Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Glashow will take up the position on March 1, when. Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. Katz on Jan. 6, 2022 - 9:30 AM. [19][20] In May 2020, Davie was one of four candidates shortlisted to succeed Hall in the position. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. The BBC's first Director-General John Reith set the tone for the Corporation, and these 'Reithian. 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 &. Today Co-Host Hoda Kotb Absent Over Family Health Matter, Viagra Trial Drama Men Up Coming to BBC From Russell T. 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Ready for Tolkien Battle, Aminah Nieves, Mo Brings Plenty on Why 1923 Doesnt Look Away: We Have to Allow the Audience to Witness, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. 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. In 2004, he received an honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects[10] (in the same year as John Prescott). 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Informa PLC. In June 2004, he became the BBC's Chief Operating Officer.[5]. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. The British government's Office of Communications appoints a Director-General. 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. Im delighted that Tom will be leading the BBC Studios team to achieve this vision.. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. He oversaw the redevelopment of significant properties for the BBC, including Broadcasting House in Central London and the Media Village in W12. Knighted 1 January 1927, at the start of his term as DG. 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. Discovery (WBD) for HBO and HBO Max programming, with optionality at the core of the deal. Information about gifts and hospitality is published every three months. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board . This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 16:09. 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 (BBCS) boss Tim Davie has been named director general of the BBC, replacing the outgoing Tony Hall. I am confident that Tim is the right person to lead the BBC as it continues to reform and change. 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. BBC Arabic, BBC Four, BBC Look East, and BBC London, A lot. Tim Davie, BBC. Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? 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. Their insights ensure that the annual convention is always relevant, comprehensive and timely. Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. He joined Procter & Gamble as a trainee in 1991. 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. Before this, Tim worked for Procter and Gamble after leaving Cambridge University where he read English. All Rights Reserved. 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 will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. 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 . [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. Image: The Director-General's officeat Broadcasting House in 1936. 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. 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. "I'm delighted Deborah Turness is joining the BBC . This has been a critical time for the UK and these past few months have shown just how much the BBC matters to people. [17], He was awarded a CBE in 2018, for services to international trade. 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. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. 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. 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.. During this time he was involved in abandoned plans to close down Radio 6 Music and the Asian Network. 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 serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. 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. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. He later went to the Harvard Business School. 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. This company became Red Bee Media. BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell in an interview discussed 'Doctor Who,' Top Gear, streaming, advertising and investing in production companies. The latter 40-year BBC veteran revealed in September that she would be stepping down at the end of January. [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. In 2009, BBC Worldwide's achievements were recognised with a Queen's Award for Exports. Prof. Dr. Giorgio Behr Owner of the BBC Group. 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. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". Tim was acting BBC Director-General between November 2012 and April 2013. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. Expenses are costs incurred by BBC staff on behalf of the BBC and claimed through the BBC's expenses system. Timothy Douglas Davie CBE (born 25 April 1967 in Croydon, London) is the current and seventeenth Director-General of the BBC. The BBC has named former president of NBC News International Deborah Turness to the post of CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. BBC Studios | Website| Press Office| Twitter| LinkedIn| Instagram. No comments. The BBC itself is headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. Fussell had been interim CEO since late 2020 when then boss Tim Davie was elevated to BBC director general. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. 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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. He was Chairman of BBC Studios, and Post Production. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss.. 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. All Rights Reserved. Warner Bros Discovery is planning new films based on JRR Tolkiens Lord Of The Rings books and The Hobbit. Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. Answer: The BBC doesn't have a CEO. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Davie will be paid the same as Hall until August 2021, as all senior managers at the BBC are currently on a salary freeze. [27], In December 2021, Davie was elected to the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union. [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. 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. Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. Turness, who effectively takes on one of the most high-profile news roles in the U.K., takes ov In July 2004, John Smith took the helm at BBC Worldwide becoming CEO. 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. Fussell said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. 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. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. He is the 17th Director-General of the Corporation. 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. Life peerage 19 March 2010, before appointment as DG. The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm. He was re-elected in December 2022 to serve a further two years on the Board, until December 2024. [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. [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. [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 joined the PGGB as Director of Partnerships and Projects in 2021 and has driven a 50% increase in company. He is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen and president of the Chamber of Commerce in Schaffhausen. Prior to this, Tim was Chief Executive of BBC Studios, the BBCs principal commercial subsidiary. 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. 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. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also Chair of BBC StudioWorks. At the present time, the CEO of Disney Vice Media Group chief executive officer Nancy Dubuc is leaving the company after five years. IBC is run by the industry, for the industry. 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.. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. 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Tim was appointed CBE in 2018 for services to International Trade. Northern Ireland, and BBC America 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.. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also Finance Director for Random House in the UK. 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. 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. Currently Managing Director, Consumer . 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). 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