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BBC Studios appoints global sales MD

The BBC’s commercial arm has promoted Maggy Chan to a newly created position at the head of its global distribution business.

Maggy Chan

Chan has been appointed MD of global distribution at BBC Studios (BBCS) and will sit on the company’s executive committee.

Global Distribution is BBCS’s international distribution business, commercialising IP from the BBC production arm and a range of British indies to generate value for rights holders and take British content to global audiences.

As MD, Chan will be responsible for all business operations and accountable for the finances and delivery of business plans for the division, which encompasses all international content sales, channels and ancillary businesses. She reports to Paul Dempsey, president of global distribution.

Chan joined the Beeb’s commercial operation (then known as BBC Worldwide) in 2008. She was most recently commercial director of global markets, in which position she was accountable for running day-to-day operations as well as all finance activities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Prior to that, she held a number of senior finance positions in the company.

Dempsey said: “Maggy has a deep understanding of our business and industry. She brings robust stewardship and a huge amount of passion to our team. I’m very pleased she is taking on this new role.”

Chan added: “I am thrilled to take up this position at a time which is both exciting and challenging for our business. I look forward to helping our company deliver its compelling plans for growth.”

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