As CFO Jones will be responsible for the overall financial strategy and teams for the BBC’s commercial group, as well as overseeing budgeting, reporting, business support and financial controls.
Commercial arm’s profits climb 10% to £240 million as international content sales, streaming deals, and creative output fuel strongest-ever financial year.
Rumani joined BBC Studios in 2006, holding various positions within sales and acquisitions until her most recent role as Global Head of Acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV.
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