Peter Salmon is to leave the BBC for Endemol Shine, the Corporation said today, the Director of BBC Studios surprise move to Big Brother and MasterChef maker Endemol Shine as Global Creative Chief surprising many due to the impact it could have on the corporations plans to spin off BBC Studios.
Peter Salmon commented on his departure:
“I agreed with Tony Hall I would help get BBC Studios successfully through this first phase, establishing a strong senior team, its direction and remit, so this feels like an appropriate time for a successor to come in and take up the baton, I look forward to working over the next couple of months to ensure there are strong foundations and a thorough handover.”
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