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BBC appoints Gautam Rangarajan as director of strategy

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By Ishbel Macleod, PR and social media consultant

November 12, 2013 | 1 min read

The BBC has announced the promotion of Gautam Rangarajan to director of strategy, from controller of public service strategy.

Rangarajan led the director-general’s recent strategy review, and in his new role will be responsible for devising and implementing the BBC's strategy.

He said: "The BBC is a force for good in this country and around the world. It’s an honour for me to be asked to lead the strategy team that will be shaping the BBC’s future direction.”

Announcing the appointment, BBC director-general, Tony Hall, said: "This is a first-class appointment. With his extensive experience of the BBC and his forensic insight into the broadcasting industry, Gautam was the outstanding candidate. His breadth of knowledge and intellect will provide strong leadership as we prepare for the BBC’s centenary in 2022.”

Rangarajan will report into James Purnell, director of strategy and digital.

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