Fran Unsworth appointed to BBC Board
Fran Unsworth, the Director of News and Current Affairs, has been appointed to the BBC’s Board.
Published: 28 February 2019
This appointment, which commences at the beginning of April, fills the Board position made vacant with the departure of Anne Bulford.
BBC Chairman, David Clementi, says: “Fran Unsworth is an experienced, talented and skilled journalist. She cares passionately about public service media and I have no doubt she’ll make a significant contribution to the Board. The Board is delighted she is joining us at an important time for the BBC.”
Fran Unsworth, says: “I am delighted to be joining the Board at a time of great change in the media industry. The role of public service broadcasters has never been more important. I look forward to starting with the Board in April.”
Fran’s responsibilities as Director of News and Current Affairs remain unchanged.
BBC Press Office
