The outgoing BBC director-general, Tim Davie, has been announced as the new co-chair of the Creative Industries Council. Bringing the UK’s creative industries together with government, the council provides a forum to advocated for and ensure the continued success of the sector.
“It is a privilege to be asked to Chair the Creative Industries Council and champion a sector that’s a world-class success story for the UK,” said Davie. “With the right backing, there’s a huge opportunity for our creative industries to deliver not only significant growth for the UK economy in the years ahead, but good growth that supports jobs and skills in every part of the country. I look forward to working with the government to ensure that this sector will continue to punch well above its weight for the UK.”
Davie will take over from Sir Peter Bazalgette at the end of his term as co-chair on 31st July, and will work alongside Baroness Shriti Vadera until her term finishes at the end of the year. Upon her departure, Davie will become the sole industry chair, leading the council with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Business Secretary Peter Kyle. The council will continue to focus on priorities outlined in the Creative Industries Sector Plan, which include innovation, access to finance, workforce, trade and investment.
Commenting on the announcement, Nandy said, “Tim brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his diverse career, including his previous tenure in this position. I would also like to thank Baz and Shriti for their incredible contribution to the council, which has been invaluable in supporting the future of these sectors.”
Baroness Vadera added, “I am very much looking forward to working with Tim – he is an inspired choice. I want to extend my deep thanks to Baz for his outstanding contribution to Creative Industries and for being a brilliant co-chair on the strategy taskforce and the CIC.”
Davie has served as DG at the BBC since 2020. This will be the second time he sits as industry chair of the council, having previously held the position in 2018.
