After 11 years with the broadcaster, BBC director of research and development Jatin Aythora is to step down from his role.
Aythora is expected to leave the corporation at the end of this week, and his role will not be replaced.
He joined the BBC in June 2015 as director of technology strategy and architecture before moving into his current role in June 2021.
Aythora’s exit comes as the BBC’s Media Tech unit aims to cut costs by £100 million. The BBC is said to be in the process of finalising the structure and operating model of Media Tech going forward.
In a statement shared with TVBEurope, a BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC has a proud history of innovation and research and development, helping to shape broadcasting and improve audience experiences for over 100 years. These proposals are designed to build on that success. Bringing these experts closer to the teams developing BBC products and services that are used by millions of people each day will help us do more to meet audiences where they are and move faster to the future.”
“A smaller central R&D team will focus on long-term innovation, industry standards, future technologies and partnerships. R&D expertise remains highly valued across the BBC and the wider industry, and continues to play an important role in delivering our public service mission.”
