Rebecca Glashow was named CEO of Global Distribution at BBC Studios

BBC Studios announced the promotion of Rebecca Glashow to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer of Global Distribution. She will take up the position on March 1, and becomes a member of BBC Studio’s Executive Committee on the same date.

In her new role, Rebecca takes expanded responsibilities for BBC Studios’ global distribution portfolio (excluding-UK & Ireland), encompassing content sales, direct to consumer services, international channels, and co-productions, as well as continued responsibility for the growth of BBC’s digital global news.

Glashow previously held the post of President of BBC Studios Americas from June 2020, overseeing the strategy and performance of the company’s commercial activities in the United States, Canada and Latin America. In this position, she was responsible for the launch of documentary streaming service BBC Select and BBC Podcasts, and in September, oversight of global digital news was added to her responsibilities.

Under Glashow, BBC Studios Americas has positioned itself for growth, expanding its relationships with partners, strengthening its portfolio, launching OTT and subscription services, embedding a new leadership team and cementing its place as a leading distributor of premium content to major networks and streaming platforms. During last year, she licensed over 1.500 hours of programming including such noted series as “I May Destroy You,” “Small Axe,” “The Green Planet,” and hit kids show “Bluey”.

“I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role. I’m hugely passionate about the BBC and see great opportunities for further commercial growth and building new audiences for our world class content,”  Rebecca Glashow commented.

Tom Fussell, Chief Executive Officer of BBC Studios, said: “Rebecca’s promotion reflects her successful leadership style and thoughtful strategic approach which has grown and expanded the BBC Studios Americas’ portfolio of diverse businesses. I am delighted she will spearhead our next phase of growth across our Global Distribution division. She’s a fearless leader, full of ideas and energy for bringing outstanding British content to viewers around the world, to meet our global ambition”.