03.09.02
Angie
Stephenson takes US role as Talent Executive for BBC Worldwide and
BBC
Head
of BBC Talent Angie Stephenson has been appointed Media and Talent
Consultant on behalf of BBC Worldwide and the BBC in the US.
Reporting
to Mark Young, CEO of BBC Worldwide Americas, Angie will act as
Director of Events, Marketing & Talent PR for BBC Worldwide,
as well as a Media and Talent Consultant for the BBC's Drama, Entertainment
and Children's Department in the UK-reporting to its Director, Alan
Yentob.
Angie's
role will focus on building relationships with talent on behalf
of BBC Worldwide Americas and the BBC, creating a platform to showcase
talent not only in the US, but also on a global level. Stephenson
will also act as Alan Yentob's representative on the Board of the
International Emmys.
Angie
has been head of BBC Talent since its inception three years ago.
Speaking of her new role she said: "After three wonderful years
I am looking forward to applying my experience to these fantastic
new challenges in the US. I'm especially excited to have the opportunity
to develop events and create strong talent relations, ensuring the
BBC and BBC Worldwide have the occasion to show the world the depth
of the creative talent they have to offer."
Alan
Yentob commented: "Angie will be missed in the UK, but I am
delighted she's continuing to work on behalf of the BBC, and now
BBC Worldwide. Angie's leadership of BBC Talent since its beginning
has created a unique and successful venture - however I know the
projects she will undertake in the US will be as creatively challenging
and as rewarding as BBC Talent, and that she will make an invaluable
contribution."
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