Rhodri Talfan Davies Confirmed as BBC’s Deputy Director-General
Rhodri Talfan Davies will oversee editorial strategy and public trust after an internal search, as the BBC names its first deputy director-general since 2019.
- The BBC appointed Rhodri Talfan Davies as its new Deputy Director-General on Wednesday, with immediate effect joining the executive committee and board to shape editorial strategy.
- A 28-year veteran at the BBC, Talfan Davies serves as the internal counterpart to Director-General Matt Brittin, who joined from Google last month and described his deputy as a 'trusted, experienced leader.'
- Previously, Talfan Davies served as interim Director-General after Tim Davie resigned in April, overseeing services across Scotland, Wales, England, and Northern Ireland while informing staff of 2,000 job cuts.
- Tasked with safeguarding public trust, Talfan Davies stated, 'I'm honoured to have been appointed deputy director-general,' calling the BBC a 'beacon of trust and excellence' for millions of people.
- Following the 'competitive internal recruitment process,' Davies will ensure the organization responds quickly to operational issues, stabilizing leadership as Brittin works to reinvent the corporation.
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Rhodri Talfan Davies confirmed as BBC’s deputy director-general
Mr Davies, 55, has worked at the BBC for more than 28 years.
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Talfan Davies named BBC Deputy Director-General
Rhodri Talfan Davies has been appointed as the BBC’s Deputy Director-General. The appointment follows a competitive internal recruitment process and will see Talfan Davies will work as the Director-General’s second-in-command, responsible for shaping and delivering the BBC’s editorial strategy, and safeguarding the public’s trust in the corporation. He takes up the role with immediate effect and will serve as a member of both the Executive Commi…
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