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Ryan O'Dowd Takes Top Global Role at BBC Studios
16 Sep
Summary
- Unscripted content chief Ryan O'Dowd promoted to Global Productions president.
- O'Dowd will now oversee both scripted and unscripted content production.
- Two senior scripted executives exit the company following the promotion.
BBC Studios has appointed Ryan O'Dowd, previously head of unscripted content, to the new position of Global Productions president for its Los Angeles division. This strategic restructuring places both scripted and unscripted content development under a unified leadership.
O'Dowd, who joined BBC Studios in 2021 and was elevated to unscripted president last year, expressed enthusiasm for the expanded role. He highlighted the potential for enhanced collaboration and idea-sharing among the company's creative teams in the significant Los Angeles market.
The consolidation of production oversight follows the departure of Mark Linsey, President of Scripted LA, and Angie Stephenson, EVP of Scripted LA. Both executives are leaving the company, with Stephenson transitioning to a producing role after nearly two decades with BBC Studios and its predecessors.
