Yentob Joins Board Of BBC Studios And Post

BBC's creative director, Alan Yentob, is joining the board of BBC Studios and Post Production as a non-executive director.
A commercial subsidiary of the BBC, the company offers world-class studios, post production and digital media services to the media industry. Based at London’s Television Centre, Elstree and Bristol, it works in partnership with media companies creating and managing content across all genres for a variety of broadcasters including ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky and the BBC.
Alan Yentob said:"I am delighted to be joining the BBC Studios and Post Production Board as it continues to build on recent strong performance. I look forward to working with colleagues on the Board to further develop a successful business model for the future."
John Tate, the Chairman of BBC Studios and Post Production said: "I am delighted that Alan is joining the BBC Studios and Post Production Board. He brings a wealth of experience from the UK creative sector, and I'm very much looking forward to working with him and building a strong future for the business."
As the BBC’s Creative Director, Alan is at the creative helm of the BBC and has oversight across the BBC’s services in all media. He is Chairman of BBC Films and is the focal point for talent management across the whole of the organisation.
Previously Controller of BBC One and BBC Two, he became Director of Programmes in Production in 1997 before becoming Director of Television with responsibility for BBC Television’s terrestrial and digital channels. Alan has held his current post since 2004.
His other responsibilities have included membership of the Boards of The South Bank and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and Chairmanship of the Institute of Contemporary Art. He is currently Chairman of children’s charity Kids Company.
(LB)