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How BBC Worldwide Trades

Executive directors

  • Photo of John SmithJohn Smith
    Chief Executive
  • Photo of Darren ChildsDarren Childs
    Managing Director,
    Global Channels
    (Appointed in October 2005)
  • Photo of Sarah CooperSarah Cooper
    Director of Business Affairs
  • Photo of Wayne GarvieWayne Garvie
    Director of Content & Production
    (Appointed in January 2006)
  • Photo of Paula HornbyPaula Hornby
    Director of Human Resources
  • Photo of David KindDavid King
    Finance and IT Director
  • Photo of David MoodyDavid Moody
    Managing Director,
    Digital Media and Director,
    Strategy and Business
    Development
  • Photo of Peter PhippenPeter Phippen
    Managing Director,
    BBC Magazines
  • Photo of David vineDavid Vine
    Managing Director, Asia-Pacific

  • Photo of Chris WellerChris Weller
    Managing Director,
    Home Entertainment
  • Photo of Mark YoungMark Young
    Managing Director,
    Global Television Sales and
    Managing Director, Children's
  • Photo of Mike PhillipsMike Phillips
    Deputy Chief Executive
    and Acting Managing Director,
    Global Channels
    (Retired in March 2006)

Non-executive directors

In order to improve transparency and governance, BBC Worldwide has appointed a Chairman and three nonexecutive directors.

  • Photo of Etienne de VillersEtienne de Villiers
    Non-executive director and
    Chairman of BBC Worldwide
The three non-executives from the BBC's public service are:

  • Photo of Jane BennettJana Bennett
    Director of Television
    Non-executive director
  • Photo of Nicholas EldredNicholas Eldred
    General Counsel
    Non-executive director
  • Photo of Zarin PatelZarin Patel
    Group Finance Director
    Non-executive director
Etienne de Villiers' previous posts have included President and Managing Director, Walt Disney International EMEA, and President, Walt Disney International Television . He currently holds a number of media non-executive directorships and is a founding partner of an independent venture capital company.

Directors' interests
No Director had any interest in the share capital of BBC Worldwide Limited (the Company) at 1 April 2005 or 31 March 2006. No rights to subscribe for shares in or debentures for the Company or any other group company (the Group) were granted to any of the Directors or their immediate families, or exercised by them, during the financial year.

The full Directors' Report is contained in BBC Worldwide's Report and Financial Statements which may be obtained from Companies House (www.companies-house.gov.uk)