BBC Studios Names COO

LONDON: The BBC production arm, BBC Studios, has appointed Anna Mallett as chief operating officer.

Mallett currently serves as the director and project lead for the BBC Production Proposals. As COO, she will have oversight for all operational elements of the new pan-U.K. division. She will work closely with the operations, finance, production management and commercial teams across the BBC.

Mallett said: “I am really looking forward to working with Peter and the fantastic BBC Production team as we build the new BBC Studios.”

Peter Salmon, the director of BBC Studios, added: “It is great to welcome Anna on board. She is a brilliant collaborator, a clear thinker and great manager with previous successful experience of running commercial companies. Her acute business sense, and understanding of the industry will play a key part in creating a BBC Studios that is vibrant and creative.”

Mallett will join Mark Freeland, Natalie Humphreys, Katie Taylor and Wendy Darke on a new BBC Studios Board.