BBC Studios Brands & Licensing: new CEO, Brands & Licensing appointed

Nicki Sheard becomes CEO, Brands & Licensing at BBC Studios. BBC Studios Brands & Licensing has announced this as part of its new direction. Two teams should be formed for global business to allow the creation of a global centre of excellence for consumer products activities and a deeper focus on high-potential licensing opportunities.

This news follows on from BBC Studios' amazing results, which include the global phenomenon Bluey, the number one children's content in the UK, Australia and the US.

From New York, Global Consumer Products will be led by Suzy Raia, SVP Global Consumer Products while in London, Stephen Davies now SVP, Global Licensing will oversee the newly created Global Licensing team. They will both report into Nicki Sheard, CEO, Brands & Licensing.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk