The BBC has announced that Kate Phillips will take over as interim chief content officer, replacing Charlotte Moore, who is set to leave the corporation later this year.

Phillips, who currently serves as the BBC’s director of unscripted programming, will step into the role while the search for a permanent replacement is underway.

A Temporary Transition at the BBC

Charlotte Moore, who has held the position of chief content officer since 2020,

revealed her decision to depart from the BBC to take on a new role as chief executive of Left Bank Pictures

and executive vice president, creative director of international production at Sony Pictures Television.

Phillips will also be joining the BBC’s executive committee during her interim tenure.

Kate Phillips’ Background and Experience

Phillips has been with the BBC for over a decade and has played a key role in shaping its entertainment and factual programming. Before becoming director of unscripted programming, she was the controller of BBC One, overseeing some of the broadcaster’s most popular shows.

As Phillips steps into her interim role, the BBC has already begun the search for a permanent chief content officer. Tim Davie assured staff that the process is underway and updates will be provided in due course.

In the meantime, Phillips’ experience and deep understanding of BBC programming will be key in maintaining stability within the broadcaster’s content division. Whether she will be considered for the permanent role remains to be seen, but her interim appointment signals a steady hand guiding the BBC through this transition.

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