Manori Ravindran International EditorBBC Studios has appointed CFO Tom Fussell as interim CEO from September. The executive takes over from Tim Davie, who recently landed the top director general job at the BBC.Fussell takes the reins as of Sept.
1. However, Variety understands he has informed staff that he doesn’t plan to apply for the permanent role. An open recruitment process for the next CEO is underway, with the role now advertised and an appointment anticipated by the distributor this fall.It was thought that Paul Dempsey, president of global distribution for BBC Studios, would take on the job, which is believed to be among the most lucrative distribution gigs in the U.K.
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