John Curbishley returns to BBC as strategy chief

John Curbishley, former EVP of Corporate Strategy at Paramount Global, is returning to the BBC as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer in April. This role has been expanded following the departure of Gautam Rangarajan. Curbishley will join the BBC's Executive Committee and oversee the integration of strategy and transformation efforts. His appointment comes as the BBC prepares for charter renewal and discussions about its funding model. The BBC has also appointed Storm Fagan as Chief Product Officer. This follows recent leadership changes, including the exit of communications head John Shield and the search for a new chief content officer.