The British Film Institute (BFI) has added five senior executives to its board of directors.
Join BFI President Tim Richards, CEO of the Vue Film Chain: Monica Chada, Board Advisor and Consultant; Elizabeth Carlsen (Carol), producer and co-founder of Number 9 Films; Laura Myel, executive vice president and chief executive officer of Electronic Arts; Scott Stuber, director of Netflix Global Film; and writer, producer and director Edgar Wright (child driver).
Each board member will remain in office for a four-year term starting May 2022. New BFI governors representing Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are currently being recruited, the body said in a statement. .
The Quintet will join current BFI Governors Michael Birshan, Idris Elba, Gary Fox, Jay Hunt, Robin Sanders, Andrew Smith, Phil Stokes and Nell Whitley.
BFI President Tim Richards said, “I am honored to welcome five incredibly talented new industry professionals to the BFI Board of Directors. These highly respected leaders will join the World Council, which reaffirms their commitment to the BFI and its vision, led by CEO Ben Roberts. His knowledge and experience in film, television, games, technology and business, along with the knowledge of our existing governors, will be invaluable to BFI and the industry at large. I look forward to welcoming you to BFI and working together. “
BFI CEO Ben Roberts added: “This is an exciting year for BFI as we develop and undertake our 10-year strategy under a new leadership team. So I am delighted that such amazing people are joining the team and board of directors to support BFI in a year of critical development, both for the organization and for our rapidly changing industry. “
Source: Deadline
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