Well I never - Rhodri Talfan Davies, 49 (RGS Newcastle; Jesus College, Oxford, then Cardiff School of Journalism) is the BBC's new Director of Nations, as well as hanging onto the title Director of BBC Cymru Wales. The BBC’s other Nations’ Directors (and competitors for the job) Helen Thomas in England, Peter Johnston in Northern Ireland and Steve Carson in Scotland - will all report to Rhodri, who sits on Tim Davie's Executive Committee.
It's obviously a lower status job than that given to Ken MacQuarrie, who, as Director of Nations and Regions, sat on the BBC Board. Presumably, at 68, he's now surprisingly redundant and entitled to at least £95k to leave. How close will Rhodri (currently on £190k) land to Ken's £325k ? Is it a chance for another executive, say a new COO ?, to join the Big Board ?
BBC Director-General Tim Davie says: “Rhodri has been Director of BBC Wales for nine years, is an outstanding leader and will bring considerable editorial and strategic experience to this new role."
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