BBC Three controller Zai Bennett leaves to become director of Sky Atlantic
Zai Bennett, BBC Three controller, is set to leave his role to become director of Sky Atlantic, just days after BBC announced a new controller for BBC Two and Four.
Bennett said: “I've hugely enjoyed working at BBC Three, but this felt like an opportunity I couldn't turn down. I leave BBC Three on top form with its highest ever viewing share and six nominations at this year’s BAFTAs. I will miss working with the outstanding channel and commissioning teams, the BBC is lucky to be home to some of the most creative and inspiring people in television and it's been a privilege to learn from them in my time here.”
This comes a month after plans to make BBC Three online only were announced.
BBC director of television, Danny Cohen, added: “Zai has been a fantastic Controller of BBC Three and has led the channel to great success, in terms of quality, awards and audience performance. He’s a true gentleman and I will miss working with him.”
Bennett joined the BBC in 2011.