Lee, who in almost six years with the business has guided BBC Studios Productions to unrivalled creative recognition, will leave in April to pursue a new challenge outside the organisation.
With her new role set to become effective in January 2024, the executive will be tasked with working on the studio’s slate of scripted comedies and comedy dramas.
Kate Norum will be responsible for driving BBC Studios Productions’ ad-funded programming business in collaboration with the Factual and Formats teams, as well as developing new digital routes to market.
Kate Ward has been named Managing Director of Factual at BBC Studios Productions, taking responsibility for the overall strategy, creative health, pipeline, and production capability across the genre.