Charlotte Moore is leaving the BBC, the corporation has announced.
Currently, Moore holds the position of Chief Content Officer, overseeing the creative vision and editorial strategy for BBC Content across all scripted and unscripted genres and platforms, excluding News and Nations and Regions.
She leads the creative direction for all of the BBC’s network television and radio offerings, which include BBC iPlayer, Sounds, Film, Sport, and Children’s & Education.
Moore is stepping down from her role at the beeb to join Left Bank Pictures as CEO and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, Creative Director, International Production.
Charlotte Moore said:
“It’s been an honour to lead the BBC creatively as Chief Content Officer at a time of unprecedented change, championing the very best British storytelling across radio and TV. I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved during my time at the helm, transforming our offer and supporting iPlayer to become the fastest growing streamer in the UK. I want to thank my colleagues, my brilliant team and all the incredible producers, directors, writers and on screen and on air talent who’ve made it such a thrilling ride.
“It’s been a tough decision to leave a job I love and an institution I believe in. But I’ve decided the time is right for a new challenge and a new adventure and to follow my heart to return to making shows.”
Under her leadership, BBC Content has delivered hits in every genre from Normal People and I May Destroy You to This is Going to Hurt, SAS Rogue Heroes, Small Axe, Happy Valley, Blue Lights and The Responder, The Boy The Mole The Fox and The Horse, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Ghosts, Green Planet, The Traitors, The Wheel, Race Across the World, The Real Mo Farah and Uprising.
In 2024, the BBC saw a greater increase in market share than any other broadcaster or streaming service and celebrated its best Christmas ever, with the top ten shows on Christmas Day for the first time in history, including Gavin & Stacey and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, both of which pulled in over 20 million viewers.
Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said:
“Charlotte is a creative powerhouse and real visionary who has made a huge impact during her time at the BBC. She has helped transform the BBC in a world of intense competition and choice. She has taken bold decisions to deliver remarkable growth and set us up for further success in a digital age, on both the national and global stage.
“Everyone who has worked with Charlotte has huge admiration and respect for her – and what she has achieved for the BBC. She is passionate about the power of the UK’s creative industries and the role of the BBC at their heart. I would like to thank her for all her hard work and to wish her the very best for the future.”
Moore will leave the BBC later this year, with the search for her successor set to begin immediately.
