Staff Promotions at Channel 5

LONDON: Channel 5 has made a number of promotions within its programming team, all of which are effective immediately. 

Katie Keenan has been promoted to head of acquisitions, while Kate Barnes becomes head of digital channels. Jessica Symons gets upped to the role of comissining editor for children. Greg Barnett is boosted to commissioning editor for entertainment, soaps and daytime. Sue Gould is elevated to head of program compliance. 

Jeff Ford, formerly managing director of digital channels and acquisitions and now director of programs across the broadcaster’s three channels, said: “These promotions reflect the hard work and experience of these talented individuals. Katie and Kate have unrivalled knowledge of the international and digital markets.

“I’m thrilled to be able to expand Greg’s role on a permanent basis and Jessica’s experience managing children’s programmes leaves her perfectly placed to run the department. Plus, Sue Gould knows everything there is to know about programme compliance, and her promotion too, is much-deserved.”