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Tim Davie CBE 

  • 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

Biography

Tim Davie CBE, Director-General of the BBC, is a transformative leader whose vision and dedication to public service have propelled the world’s most trusted broadcaster into the digital age. Appointed in 2020, Davie took charge at a pivotal moment for both the BBC and the global media landscape, with increasing competition from digital platforms and the growing need for impartial, high-quality journalism. Under his leadership, the BBC has not only maintained its reputation for excellence but has also expanded its digital footprint, ensuring that it remains relevant and accessible to new generations of viewers. Davie’s deep commitment to the BBC’s mission of informing, educating, and entertaining millions shines through in every decision he makes.

Before taking on the role of Director-General, Davie’s leadership at BBC Studios was nothing short of visionary. As CEO, he transformed the corporation’s commercial arm into a global content powerhouse, responsible for producing and distributing beloved programs like *Blue Planet* and *Doctor Who*. His success in generating commercial revenue for the BBC while preserving its public service values exemplified his strategic acumen and his ability to balance creative integrity with business growth. Prior to his BBC career, Davie’s experience at global brands like PepsiCo provided him with the operational expertise and leadership skills to run large-scale organizations, a quality that has served him well in leading the BBC through its most challenging period of transition.

What makes Tim Davie’s leadership particularly inspiring is his unwavering belief in the BBC’s role as a force for good in society. Even as he steers the organization towards greater digital innovation, he has remained steadfast in championing the principles of impartiality, diversity, and quality that define the BBC. His leadership reflects a deep understanding of the broadcaster’s responsibility to serve all audiences, ensuring that it continues to provide trusted news, thought-provoking documentaries, and groundbreaking entertainment. Davie’s ability to lead with purpose, embracing change while staying true to the BBC’s core values, has ensured that the organisation will remain a vital and inspiring institution for generations to come.

BBC

The British Broadcasting Corporation is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, it is the world’s oldest national broadcaster, and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, employing over 22,000 staff in total, of whom approximately 19,000 are in public-sector broadcasting.

Broadcasting House

Broadcasting House is the headquarters of the BBC, in Portland Place and Langham Place, London. The first radio broadcast from the building was made on 15 March 1932, and the building was officially opened two months later, on 15 May. The main building is in Art Deco style, with a facing of Portland stone over a steel frame

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