A trailblazer in the world of news, Turness served as the first president of NBC News International, the global arm of the U.S. broadcasters news division, where she was responsible for overseeing its operations including editorial, production and commercial. 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. Outside the BBC, Fussell was CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol. He oversaw the redevelopment of significant properties for the BBC, including Broadcasting House in Central London and the Media Village in W12. 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. Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. The MT Interview: BBC Worldwide's John Smith, BBC Worldwide Annual Review 2012-13 "Drive Digital Growth". 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. In a move that was widely expected, Tom Fussell, who has been interim CEO since September 2020 when then . He is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. But not under one roof. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 . He completed the management development programme at the BRB Group before joining the BBC where he became CFO then COO. 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. 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. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. Fussell said: Im honoured to be heading up BBC Studios for the future. Mark John Thompson (born 31 July 1957) is a British media executive who is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ancestry, the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. 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.. [14], In January 2020, Tony Hall announced he was resigning from the Director-General's position before the scheduled end of his tenure. The BBC works under the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, whose chairman is currently Chris Patten. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Whoever is the CEO of No comments. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. He was re-elected in December 2022 to serve a further two years on the Board, until December 2024. The British government's Office of Communications appoints a Director-General. Outside the BBC, Fussell served as CFO of Shine Group from 2013 to 2015, remaining to complete the merger with Endemol. He also chaired the BBC Pension Fund Investment Committee. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. 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. 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Louise O'Shea, CEO of Confused.com, is struck by gender differences in the new world of informal workwear By Dougal Shaw Business reporter, BBC News A new culture of working from home and video. He had previously held a range of financial roles for the then BBC Production and BBC Group Finance between 1997 and 2007. "BBC Worldwide is a dynamic company with exciting . 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,. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. 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. After taking over as CEO, Smith doubled BBC Worldwide's turnover and quadrupled its profits. 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. Davie will take a pay cut in his new role, with a salary of 525,000 ($660,000) with no variable component. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. 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. Tim has an enthusiasm and energy for reform, while holding dear to the core mission of the BBC. Fussell will also be a member of the company's Executive Committee. [32] He is a passionate runner.[14]. Vivendi and Mediaset: the end of hostilities? The latter 40-year BBC veteran revealed in September that she would be stepping down at the end of January. BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4, BBC News, BBC Parliament, CBBC, 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. Their insights ensure that the annual convention is always relevant, comprehensive and timely. BBC Studios International Content Platform. 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. 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. 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 &. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, "Former BBC WW Boss John Smith Launches Investment Partnership". 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.. The Production Guild of Great Britain has upped Michael Beavan to Deputy CEO. He later went to the Harvard Business School. Turness, who effectively takes on one of the most high-profile news roles in the U.K., takes ov In June 2004, he became the BBC's Chief Operating Officer.[5]. 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[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. By A.J. Cbeebies, BBC Iplayer, BBC England, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC Copyright 2023 Informa PLC. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss. Timothy Douglas Davie CBE (born 25 April 1967 in Croydon, London) is the current and seventeenth Director-General of the BBC. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Tim Davie, BBC. Tim Davie is the 17th Director-General of the BBC, The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, its Editor-in-Chief, The DG is the editorial, operational and creative leader of the BBC, with responsibility for a global workforce running services across television, radio and online, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q1 2022-23, Tim Davie had no expenses paid in Q3 2021-22, Tim Davie had no expenses paid in Q2 2021-22, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q1 2021-22, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q4 2020-21, Tim Daviehad no central bookings in Q4 2020-21, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q3 2020-21, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q2 2020-21, Tim Davie had no expenses paid inQ1 2020-21, Tim Davie had no central bookings in Q1 2020-21, Tim Davie had no expenses paid in Q4 2019-20, Tim Davie had no central bookings in Q4 2019-20, Tim Davie had no expenses paid in Q3 2019-20, Tim Davie had no central bookings in Q3 2019-20, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q2 2019-20, Tim Daviehad no central bookings in Q2 2019-20, Tim Daviehad no expenses paid in Q1 2019-20, Tim Daviehad no central bookings in Q1 2019-20, Tim Davie had no e-expenses in Q4 2011-12, Tim Davie had no e-expenses in Q2 2011-12, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q42021-22, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q4 2020-21, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q3 2020-21, Tim Daviehad no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q2 2020-21, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q1 2012-13, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q4 2011-12, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q3 2011-12, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q2 2011-12, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q3 2010-11, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q4 2009/10, Tim Davie had no gifts or hospitality to declare in Q3 2009/10. 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. 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. In 2004, he received an honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects[10] (in the same year as John Prescott). 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. BBC.com, BBC Studios global digital news platform, provides up-to-the-minute international news, in-depth analysis and features to more than 145 million unique browsers each month. Tim was acting BBC Director-General between November 2012 and April 2013. I have a deep commitment to content of the highest quality and impartiality. Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, Radio 5 live,5 live 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. The director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and (from 1994) editor-in-chief of the 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. Davie was formerly the chief executive officer of BBC Studios, and is a former Conservative Party politician. Tim Davie became Director-General of the BBC on 1 September 2020. Im delighted that Tom will be leading the BBC Studios team to achieve this vision.. [14] He was Director-General Mark Thompson's first senior external appointment. All Rights Reserved. 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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. Image: The Director-General's officeat Broadcasting House in 1936. Fussell will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. The BBC itself is headed by a Director General, currently Tony Hall. 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. Since Reith, a further fifteen individuals have held the position, shaping the direction and policies of the BBC. 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