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As Chair of the Board of Trustees, McDonald will work closely with the Board and Managing Director to guide the Trust’s strategic direction, champion fundraising efforts, and strengthen industry engagement, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping sustain its place as a cornerstone of the UK’s documentary filmmaking community.

Banijay UK and the Rank Foundation have also renewed their support for the programme, which this year includes work placements at a record number of production companies. National Geographic’s sponsorship will contribute towards the most ambitious year of DocLab training to date.

Holland will report to Tom McDonald, MD of Factual, and will now lead the whole unit, overseeing all its programming from bases in Scotland, London, Salford, and Cardiff.

Upon assuming his role in June, the executive will be tasked with leading the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all programming categories and formats.

The new business, to be known as BBC Studios Productions, will be a single content powerhouse combining all the commercial arm’s productions, talent relationships, and content investment.