Incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall has made the first in a series of appointments to the BBC’s senior management team. James Purnell, currently a senior producer at Rare Day and adviser to the Boston Consulting Group, has been appointed as Director, Strategy and Digital. He will lead on developing the BBC's strategy, in the build up to the BBC's centenary. To that end, his remit will include running the Policy & Strategy, Digital, Public Affairs & Communications, and Marketing … [Read more...] about Incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall announces changes to BBC’s senior team
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Tony Hall appointed as Director-General of the BBC
The BBC Trust has appointed Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead – as the Director-General of the BBC, following the departure of George Entwistle. Lord Hall is currently Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House. He was Chairman of the board for the Cultural Olympiad and was head of BBC News and Current Affairs from 1996 to 2001. He was a digital pioneer, launching BBC News Online, as well as Radio 5 Live, BBC News 24 and BBC Parliament. At present he is Deputy Chairman of Channel 4. … [Read more...] about Tony Hall appointed as Director-General of the BBC