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Hilary Rosen Takes Helm at BAFTA
27 Oct
Summary
- Hilary Rosen appointed as the new chair of BAFTA.
- Rosen succeeds Sara Putt after her three-year term.
- New committee chairs also announced for BAFTA's branches.
BAFTA has announced Hilary Rosen as its new Chair, marking a significant transition for the prestigious film and television awards body. Rosen, currently the Director of Commissioning at UKTV, will take over from Sara Putt, whose three-year term has concluded. Rosen's appointment follows a year of service as Deputy Chair.
Rosen, a respected figure in television commissioning, has led UKTV's original content slate, including acclaimed scripted and unscripted productions. She expressed her privilege and excitement to lead BAFTA, citing her long-standing passion for the organization's dedication to promoting screen arts and nurturing talent.
The organization also revealed new leadership for its key committees. Charu Desdot and Caroline Levy will chair the BAFTA Games and Television Committees, respectively. Nahrein Kemp has been appointed Chair of the LIT Committee, and Shrina Shah will lead the Governance and Appointments committee before joining the BAFTA Board of Trustees.
BAFTA remains committed to its annual television and film awards ceremonies, alongside its ongoing programs of training and industry events designed to support professionals across the screen industries.
