BBC Studios in Search of New Head of Global Content Sales

BBC Studios has begun a search for a new London-based president of global content sales as Janet Brown plans to step down in April 2026.

The relocated role will work more closely with Zai Bennett, BBC Studios Productions’ CEO and chief creative officer, and genre managing directors and global production leads.

Brown, the current president of global content sales, has chosen not to relocate to the U.K. for the new role and will instead pursue new opportunities outside of BBC Studios. She will remain with the company until April 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

Brown joined BBC Studios in 2022 from Gunpowder & Sky as president of content distribution for North America and Latin America. In late 2024, she stepped into the global role, centralizing and streamlining operations, leading content investment and catalyzing business development across key customers worldwide.

“This strategic change looks to the future and will support us building a truly unified content studio that combines world-class production with global sales excellence,” Bennett said. “Janet has made an indelible contribution to our business. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and commitment—and wish her every success in her next chapter.”