The Royal Television Society Appoints New Members to Board of Trustees

The Royal Television Society (RTS) has appointed Julian Bellamy, managing director of ITV Studios, and Sarah Rose, chief consumer and strategy officer of Channel 4, to its Board of Trustees.

ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning Siobhan Greene will join as the chair of the RTS Student Awards. Keith Underwood, COO of Channel 4, will take the post of chair of the RTS Early Evening Events Committee, a position previously held by Dan Brooke.

Theresa Wise, RTS CEO, said: “Sarah and Julian’s wealth of experience and deep-rooted industry knowledge make them invaluable additions to the Board, and I look forward to working with them closely as we continue to support and champion the global success story of U.K. television. We are also privileged to welcome two new and dynamic Committee Chairs, Siobhan and Keith, who come on board to drive our RTS Student Awards and Early Evening Events forward—upholding two core pillars of our organization.”

Bellamy said: “I’m honored to be joining the RTS Board of Trustees at an incredibly exciting time for the best storytellers in the business to capture the imagination of audiences around the world with their work. I look forward to working with Theresa and all Trustees to support both on- and off-screen talent through the work of the charity.”

Rose said: “From my earliest time in broadcasting I have enjoyed and learnt a great deal from the activities of the Royal Television Society. I am now delighted to become more closely involved with such an important organization in the industry I love.”

Greene said: “I was very touched to be asked to chair the RTS Student Awards for this year, especially because these awards recognize and shine a light on up and coming talent in our industry. I am excited to play a part in encouraging that.”

Underwood added: “I am delighted to be working alongside so many talented people on the Committee to shape the RTS Early Evening Events.”