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BritBox & BBC Select Leader Steps Up
11 Feb
Summary
- Robert Schildhouse promoted to oversee streaming.
- BritBox and BBC Select have seen significant growth.
- BBC Studios merges production and sales operations.
Robert Schildhouse has been elevated to oversee BBC Studios' direct-to-consumer streaming businesses in North America. His new role encompasses leadership for BritBox, a platform crucial for funding British shows, and BBC Select, a significant documentary streamer in the US. These services have demonstrated substantial growth and built loyal subscriber bases.
BBC Studios, which acquired BritBox in 2024, views this expansion as key to its future. The promotion highlights the success achieved under Schildhouse's guidance, particularly in driving revenue and engagement. This development coincides with BBC Studios' consolidation of its production and sales divisions in London to form a global content unit.
