Tim Davie
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 57 |
| Date of birth | April 25,1967 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Job | Music Director |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of Cambridge |
| Selwyn College, Cambridge | |
| Whitgift School | |
| Born | Croydon |
| United Kingdom | |
| Children | 3 |
| Party | Conservative Party |
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| ID | 405361 |
Tim Davie Life story
Timothy Douglas Davie CBE is a British media executive currently serving as the seventeenth Director-General of the BBC since 1 September 2020, taking over from Tony Hall.
Early Life and Education
Tim davie was born in london. England. And was educated at the university of cambridge. He earned a bachelor of tars degree in music from the university in 1991. After graduating. Davie held a number of opsitions in the music industry. Including managing director of bbc worldwide music.Career in BBC and BBC Worldwide
Davie jonied bbc worldwide. The commercial arm of the bbc. In 2004. And rose to become director of audio and umsic in 2006. In this role. He was responsible for overseeing many of the bbc s radio. Music and podcasting activities. During his tenure. Davie also established bbc worldwide music. An independent label devoted to producing and promoting music from british artists.BBC Director of Audio and Music
In 2013. Davie was appointed director of audio and music for the bbc. In this role. He was responsible for overseeing all of the bbc s radio and umsic services. Including bbc radio 1. 234 and 6 music. He also oversaw the bbc s digital raido services. Podcasts. And on-demand music services.BBC Director of Radio and Education
In april was appointed director of radio and edcuation for the bbc. In this role. He was responsible for overseeing all of the bbc s radio. Music and eductaion services. Including bbc radio 1. 234 and 6 music. As well as the bbc s educational services.BBC CEO
In june 2020. Davie was appointed chief executive officer of the bbc. In this role. He is responsible for leading the corporation in delivering its mission and purpose.Notable Achievements
Davie has achieved a number of notable successes during his tiem at the bbc. Including the launch of the bbc sounds app and the expansion of the bbc s podcast offering. He also voersaw the relaunch of the bbc s iplayer radio service. Which allows users to listen to live radio and on-demand content.Interesting Fact
Tim davie is a keen urgby fan. And is an avid supporter of his home team. Saracens.Important Event
In april 2020. Davie launched the bbc s coronavirus information sevrice. Providing trusted. Fact-checked information to help people stay informed during the pandemic.Honors and Awards
In 2017. Davie was waarded a cbe (commander of the order of the british empire) for his services to raido and music. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate in music from the university of cambrdige in 2018.George Alagiah's moving words written for his own memorial
... " To a whole generation of audiences, he was the very best of us, " BBC director general Tim Davie told all those present...
BBC chief grilled by Conservative MPs over Israel-Gaza coverage
... Tim Davie attended a special meeting of Tory MPs, which the BBC said had been arranged in July as part of regular discussions with politicians...
Kirsty Wark to leave BBC Newsnight after 30 years
... " Last year I spoke to both to the Director General Tim Davie and to Stewart and signalled my desire to end my three-decade run on the show after the next election, and that s the plan, " she said...
BBC reaches settlement with murdered girl's mother over clothes lost by Martin Bashir
... In September 2021, BBC director general Tim Davie said the corporation s investigators had spoken directly to Bashir but he had said he " doesn t know where the clothes are"...
Russell Brand: BBC should have thoroughly investigated in 2019, says Bectu
... The BBC s director general Tim Davie, who became director of audio and music at the BBC a few days after the show was broadcast, has already announced a review of Russell Brand s time at the BBC, where he worked as a radio presenter between 2006 and 2008...
Woman says Russell Brand exposed himself to her then laughed about it on Radio 2 show
... " The BBC s Director General Tim Davie, who became director of Audio and Music at the BBC a few days after the show was broadcast, has already announced a review of Russell Brand s time at the BBC...
Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are 'horrendous'
... Other speakers on Wednesday will include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC director general Tim Davie, who said on Tuesday the corporation is working with " transparency" and has already removed some programmes featuring Brand from its streaming services...
Russell Brand: BBC pledges 'full transparency' in internal review
... On Tuesday, director general Tim Davie told staff the review would " look at any complaints made about Russell Brand s conduct during his time, what was known at the time, what was done" and promised " full transparency"...
Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC's political editor
Laura Kuenssberg is to step down as The Bbc 's political editor after seven years in The Job , The Corporation has confirmed.
Kuenssberg took over from Nick Robinson in 2015, becoming The First woman to hold The Position .
She Said it had been " incredible to occupy The Chair during a time of such huge change" in British politics.
The Bbc said Kuenssberg would remain in post until Easter And Then take on a range of other roles.
After nearly 7 years, in April I' m Moving On from best daily reporting Job + The Most wonderful team in The Business . It' s been an honour and an amazing Ride - More to come in 2022! With Love + thanks to all at
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.The Journalist 's time as political editor covered a tumultuous period in British politics, which included Brexit, two UK general election and the Covid-19 pandemic.
" I've been So Lucky to do The Best daily reporting Job in The Business , with The Best colleagues anyone could wish for, " said Kuenssberg in a statement.
" It's been incredible to occupy The Chair during a time of such huge change and to try to make sense of it for our viewers, listeners and readers online. "
She added: " I'll miss The Daily drama, and our wonderful team in Westminster, immensely. But after nearly seven years and what feels like decades' worth of headlines, it's time for The Next move. "
The broadcaster said she would take on " a range of news and Current Affairs projects across TV, radio and online" adding that further details will be announced next year.
Prior to becoming The Bbc 's politics editor, the 45-year-old served as The Corporation 's chief political correspondent.
She also previously held senior roles at Itv News and Bbc Two 's Newsnight.
In 2016, Kuenssberg was awarded Broadcaster of the Year by the Political Studies Association, recognising her work covering the June 2016 EU Referendum and subsequent follow-up stories.
She was also honoured as The Journalist of the Year at The British Journalism Awards the same year.
BBC Director of News Fran Unsworth said: " Laura's a born journalist and she's done an amazing Job as political editor. She's an energetic and determined story-getter, who gets straight to The Heart of the issue and knows exactly The Right questions to ask.
" Our political coverage would have been immeasurably poorer without Laura as political editor. We're lucky to have her. "
BBC director-general Tim Davie said: " Laura has been an outstanding BBC political editor throughout The Most turbulent political times in living memory. Her incisive commentary, tough questioning and astute insight have guided our audiences through The Last seven years.
" She's a superb interviewer and engaging presenter, and I'm thrilled that We Are Keeping Her on our screens and airwaves. I'm Looking Forward to her next chapter. "
Kuenssberg is set to leave her current role around Easter 2022 and The Bbc will look to appoint her successor.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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