BBC Names Tim Davie As Its Next Director General

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The BBC has named BBC Studios boss Tim Davie its new director general, replacing Tony Hall who had said in January that he would step down from running the U.K. public broadcaster after about seven years.

Tim Dams Tim Davie is the right person at the right time to take over as director general of the BBC.That seems to be the U.K. industry’s general view on the day that former PepsiCo and Proctor & Gamble marketing executive and long-time BBC staffer Davie won what is considered the most prized job in British media.

17th director-general, brings to the role 15 years of experience at an executive level within the BBC, including his recent post as CEO of BBC Studios. He’s also held marketing roles at Pepsico and Procter and Gamble.“Tim has a strong track record as the CEO of BBC Studios and is one of the most respected names in the industry.

Tim Davie its new director general, replacing Tony Hall who had said in January that he would step down from running the U.K. public broadcaster after about seven years.BBC chairman David Clementi announced the news after a search that looked at both internal and external candidates."I am honored to be appointed the BBC’s next director general," said Davie, who will assume the role on Sept.

Tim Davie, the BBC’s former acting director-general, is set to take over the Corporation’s top job.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC Studios CEO Tim Davie has been named as the new director general of the BBC. He succeeds Tony Hall, who is stepping down after seven years leading the British broadcaster.Davie was the hot favorite for the role, with Deadline revealing that he was the frontrunner back in April.

Steve Clarke The BBC has appointed BBC Studios CEO and ex-marketing maven Tim Davie as the successor to Tony Hall.Davie is an experienced BBC operator and is believed to have been interviewed formally in the last week for the role, alongside other internal candidate, director of content Charlotte Moore.Hall announced his decision to stand down in January and throughout the appointments process, Davie, briefly acting as director general in 2012, has been the front runner.Davie becomes the 17th

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