Boss Of UK TV Diversity Body Stepping Down After Eight Years
deadline.comDeborah Williams, the head of the UK’s Creative Diversity Network (CDN), is stepping down after eight years. Williams joined the network in 2016 and has since helmed the Diamond initiative, a landmark data reporting project with buy-in from all the UK broadcasters that has analyzed the diverse make-up of thousands of TV shows.
This initiative has been used to forge multiple reports on diversity while holding up a mirror to TV gatekeepers, and it has sparked much debate.
Williams, who has won a number of awards and has been a regular at festivals, was also a key player in the likes of the Doubling Disability target, which aims to double the number of disabled people working behind the camera on UK TV shows.
The CDN also put on a number of training programs for producers and broadcasters under her leadership. “The CDN Board wishes to thank Deborah for her service with CDN and her commitment over the past years to furthering diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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