BBC Studios has promoted Rebecca Glashow to the newly created position of CEO of global distribution.The former Discovery and Awesomeness exec has been president of BBC Studios Americas since mid-2020.
She oversaw the launch of documentary streaming service BBC Select as well as BBC Podcasts. Last September, global digital news was added to her portfolio.Over the past year, the commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group has licensed more than 1,500 hours of programming.
Its roster includes noted titles like I May Destroy You, Steve McQueen’s Small Axe film anthology, nature series The Green Planet and kids breakout Bluey.After handing the distribution reins to Glashow after a 10-year run, Paul Dempsey will become director of performance.
In leading the studio’s international distribution operation, he presided over growth in sales and increased programming investment.
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