The BBC has just announced that Tim Davie will take over as Director General in the autumn.
The Director General of the BBC is the Corporation's chief executive officer and editor in chief; this person is responsible for the creative, editorial and operational leadership of the BBC within the United Kingdom and around the globe.
Sir David Clementi, Chairman of the BBC Board, says: "Tim has a strong track record as the CEO of BBC Studios and is one of the most respected names in the industry. 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. Tim has an enthusiasm and energy for reform, while holding dear to the core mission of the BBC.
"We know that the industry is undergoing unprecedented change and the organisation faces significant challenges as well as opportunities. I am confident that Tim is the right person to lead the BBC as it continues to reform and change."
Davie, who is currently the Chief Executive of BBC Studios, was Acting Director General in the immediate aftermath (and carnage) of George Entwistle's tumultuous 54 day tenure. He had marketing roles at Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo prior to joining the BBC in 2005.
Speaking of his appointment, Davie said: "I am honoured to be appointed the BBC's next Director-General. This has been a critical time for the UK and these past few months have shown just how much the BBC matters to people. Our mission has never been more relevant, important or necessary. I have a deep commitment to content of the highest quality and impartiality.
"Looking forward, we will need to accelerate change so that we serve all our audiences in this fast-moving world. Much great work has been done, but we will continue to reform, make clear choices and stay relevant. I am very confident we can do this because of the amazing teams of people that work at the BBC."
Outgoing Director General, Tony Hall, said: "I'm delighted that Tim has been appointed as the next Director General. He is a fantastic leader. I wish him every success for the future. I know that the BBC is in safe hands."
The new Director General is going to have a lot on his plate from day one in the job, with the Government taking a keen interest in the impartiality and future funding of the national broadcaster. There are also serious concerns about the accuracy of the BBC's news reporting, which was further illustrated in its coverage of this very story:
Speaking of Davie's appointment, BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan wrongly described the TV licence fee as "this universal fee which everyone's got to pay if they own a TV".
A blatant example of the BBC protecting its self-interests via the medium of fake news.
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2 comments:
Te BBC lost any pretence of impartiality in the way they handled Brexit, perpetuating myths that we would have to leave the ECHR if we left the EU and that the EU maintained peace in Europe for 70 years.
That was one that John Major started after signing the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, Just after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the end of the old war, which the EU played absolutely no part in.
NATO played the major part in keeping the peace. I know that because I was there. In Berlin and West Germany, getting kicked out of bed a 4:00 AM on numerous occasions, practising for the day when the Soviets might invade.
If you make an agreement with Government and then renege on that agreement. don't expect the Government to enter into future negotiations in a benign way. I am of course referring to the BBC's agreement to fund the over 75s licence in return for the increase in the licence fee and other concessions. After that fiasco I think the BBC are going to be in for a hard time when it comes to negotiating the licence and funding with the government.
"The new Director General is going to have a lot on his plate from day one in the job, with the Government taking a keen interest in the impartiality and future funding of the national broadcaster."
Of course, being a former chairman of Hammersmith & Fulham conservative assocation shouldn't bring ANY problems of the 'left wing bias' you've previously and consistently whined about, should it?
I mean, with all those tories that've been getting top-jolly jobs at the corporation since 2010, and bbc executives leaving to join the conservatives, too (Think robbie gibb) I wouldn't have thought there was any perceived anti-tory bias, but hey-ho. Let's pretend it's the toerags putting the licence fee under threat.
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