Big ideas

BBC DG Tim Davie has turned to Messrs Korn and Ferry, headquartered in Los Angeles, to find himself a Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, to join the Executive, and SAVE THE BBC.  

"This is a crucial time for the BBC as it faces an increasingly competitive landscape. Its mission to provide a universal service for audiences across the whole of the UK is challenged by new technologies and audience behaviour. At the same time, scrutiny of the Corporation – from government, parliaments, regulators and stakeholders – remains intense. The BBC needs to be able to respond confidently to that scrutiny and engage stakeholders with its vision for the future of public service broadcasting. The BBC will also participate in a review of its Royal Charter in 2027. 

"The Corporation is looking for someone to shape its strategy as it navigates these significant challenges. The Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer will lead the development and delivery of the BBC’s group strategy, transformation and performance agenda, working closely with the Director-General and the Executive Committee to set priorities for the short, mid and long term across public service and commercial activity, and driving the transformation of the BBC to deliver value to all audiences. "

Leading the hunt at Korn Ferry are Grant Duncan (Dulwich College and University of St Andrew's) and Madeleine Burton (Clarendon House Grammar and BA English Language and Literature, Leicester)