BBC Appoints Kate Phillips Chief Content Officer

Kate Phillips has been officially appointed as the BBC’s new Chief Content Officer, succeeding Charlotte Moore who left to join Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television. Phillips, with over 12 years at the BBC, has previously served as director of unscripted content, controller of BBC One, and controller of entertainment, overseeing major shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors, and Gladiators. Director-General Tim Davie praised Phillips for her passion, innovation, creativity, and strong focus on audiences, highlighting her track record of delivering successful content that represents the best of the BBC. Phillips expressed excitement about her new role and involvement with the wide range of BBC content across television, radio, and digital platforms. Her appointment follows a competitive recruitment process, with other candidates including BBC iPlayer and channels boss Dan McGolpin and Nat Geo executive Tom McDonald. This leadership change occurs amid a turbulent period for the BBC, but Moore's departure is not linked to recent controversies.