All Rights Reserved. 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. 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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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. BBC Studios, the production and sales arm of the BBC, has a new official boss. 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. 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. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Fussell had been interim CEO since late 2020 when then boss Tim Davie was elevated to BBC director general. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He held a variety of commercial director roles at Harper Collins UK and was also Finance Director for Random House in the UK. Glashow will take up the position on March 1, when. At the BBC, Turness is the first executive to have a CEO title for news. Smith attended the Shelton Lock school[4] (which became Merrill College) in Derby. 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. 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. He is now Chairman of several businesses and a Director of both listed and private equity owned companies. Deborah Turness has been appointed the BBC's new CEO of news and current affairs, replacing Fran Unsworth. 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 &. 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. is Bob Eiger. 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. [1][2] He succeeded Tony Hall in the role on 1 September 2020. 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. In 2009, BBC Worldwide's achievements were recognised with a Queen's Award for Exports. 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. 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 . I am confident that Tim is the right person to lead the BBC as it continues to reform and change. 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. He will start in December and fill the role until designated CEO Tim Davie,. 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. In July 2004, John Smith took the helm at BBC Worldwide becoming CEO. 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He joined Procter & Gamble as a trainee in 1991. 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. 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 be paid the same as Hall until August 2021, as all senior managers at the BBC are currently on a salary freeze. Image: The Director-General's officeat Broadcasting House in 1936. 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. [1], Italics indicate that the individual was temporarily appointed as acting director-general.[9]. Fussell will also be a member of the BBCs Executive Committee. From there he acme CEO of BBC Worldwide. 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. The BBC has appointed ITN chief executive Deborah Turness as its CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. 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[1][2], In August 2020 Tim Davie announced his intention for the BBC to "find a better balance of satirical targets rather than constantly aiming jokes at the Tories. 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. The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. Warner Bros Discovery is planning new films based on JRR Tolkiens Lord Of The Rings books and The Hobbit. 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). He geographically diversified the business so that it had a more international focus. 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. 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. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months. Notably in the multi-year agreement . [27], In December 2021, Davie was elected to the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union. Vice Media Group chief executive officer Nancy Dubuc is leaving the company after five years. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. Epcot is owned by the Disney Corporation. Since 2017 the director-general has been appointed by the BBC Board. [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. 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. [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. [19][20] In May 2020, Davie was one of four candidates shortlisted to succeed Hall in the position. Location: BBC Media Action, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London, EC3N 1DY. Their insights ensure that the annual convention is always relevant, comprehensive and timely. Davie beat three other frontrunners in the race, including BBC content chief Charlotte Moore. He serves on the BBC Commercial Holdings Board and is also chair of BBC StudioWorks. 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. Andrew joins on 4 November and succeeds David Conway who is joining ITN as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. sports extra, 6 music, radio 7, Asian Network. BBC content chief among those to miss out. Tim was appointed CBE in 2018 for services to International Trade. BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has promoted Rebecca Glashow to the newly created role of CEO, global distribution. 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. [31], Davie is married and has three sons. 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. She also completed a mini-MBA course at Ashridge Business School while in the role. Unsworth and her predecessors have all had director titles. During this time he was involved in abandoned plans to close down Radio 6 Music and the Asian Network. "[22] He also announced his support of the licence fee as opposed to a Netflix style subscription service. Executive Committee Tim Davie Director-General Kerris Bright Chief Customer Officer Alan Dickson Chief Financial Officer. [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. The BBC has named former president of NBC News International Deborah Turness to the post of CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs. The BBC has announced the appointment of Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, the BBCs commercial production and distribution arm. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. Tim Davie, BBC. 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