Creative Diversity Network appointed Miranda Wayland as Chief Executive

Creative Diversity Network (CDN), the cross-industry body leading the work to increase representation on and off-screen in UK television, has announced the appointment of Miranda Wayland as its new Chief Executive.

Wayland is one of the UK television industry’s leading diversity, equality and inclusion executives whose experience encompasses senior leadership positions across some of the world’s largest and most influential broadcasters and streamers. She joins CDN from her former role as Head of International Content Strategy for DEIA (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility) at Amazon MGM Studios. Her previous jobs include Head of Workforce and Creative Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, and Social Partnership Executive at ITV.

Joining CDN in September, Wayland will lead the organisation’s activities including overseeing Diamond annual reports and other ‘deep dives’ into specific areas, as well as the implementation of a new, enhanced iteration of the diversity monitoring and reporting tool. She will also be responsible for delivering cross-industry initiatives working with producers, broadcasters and other TV and creative industry bodies to improve inclusivity and career opportunities for members of under-represented groups.

Paul Moore, Chair of the CDN Board highlighted the importance of the role: “CDN received a lot of interest in this role, reflecting the importance the organisation plays within the UK television landscape, and Miranda’s passion and energy made her the standout candidate in a very strong field. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge at a senior level at broadcasters and streaming platforms, building partnerships across the private, public and governmental sector to successfully remove barriers and create opportunities to improve representation in the TV industry. On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome her to the organisation." commented.

Finally Miranda Wayland celebrated the professional opportunity: “This is a tremendous opportunity and I'm excited  by the prospect of taking on the leadership of CDN as CEO. CDN plays an important role in addressing the inequities within the creative industry whilst bringing the sector together to achieve long term sustainable change. I have a deep respect for CDN's vision and all the hard work that has taken place to drive real impact. I look forward to working with the team, the Board and industry partners to continue its success," stated.