Samir Shah, who was born in Aurangabad, India and immigrated to England in 1960, had headed the BBC’s political and current affairs departments before. The government of UK has announced that Dr. Samir Shah, media executive who was born in India has more than 40 years of experience in journalism and TV production, is their top choice for the next chairman of the BBC. The 71-year -old will succeed Richard Sharp, who was forced to resign after his correspondence with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under investigation. Queen Elizbeth 2 awarded the 71-year-old CBE (Commander of the most excellent order of the British Empire) for his services to television and heritage in 2019.
Before Shah officially assumes leadership of the public service broadcast, he will now be subjected to pre-appointment scrutiny by cross party members of the House of Commission Media Culture and Sport Select Committee.
Having worked in TV production and journalism for over 40 years, Dr. Shah brings a wealth of experience to the role of BBC Chair. UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced on Wednesday, reaffirming the appointment in accordance with the procedure.
“I have no doubt he will provide the BBC with the support and oversight it needs to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future,” she said. He has a clear ambition to see the BBC succeed in a rapidly changing media landscape.
In addition to his extensive work advocating multicultural broadcasting, the minister of state said Shah’s knowledge about the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and his faith in its role as a national broadcaster will be crucial in helping make sure that the BBC reflects, symbolizes, and serves societies throughout the entire UK.
In terms of soft power, Shah stated that the BBC is without a doubt one of our greatest contributions to world culture.
It would be an honor if he continued to use the knowledge, expertise, and experience I have accumulated in public. Shah declared, “I will do everything in my power to ensure that the BBC fulfills its unique its unique duty to reach a wide audience across the country and its great place in British life in an increasingly competitive market. In-service broadcasting to assist this outstanding organization in overcoming the many and varied challenges it will face in the years to come. Shah, who was born in Aurangabad and immigrated to England in 1960, had headed the BBC’s political and current affairs departments before.
In addition to being CEO and proprietor of Juniper a stand-alone production company for radio and television, Shah was non-executive director of the BBC from 2007 to 2010. In addition, the Oxford University graduate is an expert in racial relations and co-wrote the government’s 2021 Commission Race and Ethnic Division report.
More recently, he was included in a government-appointed panel of three people to conduct an independent investigation into the disturbance that occurred in Leicester City the previous year following clashes between community groups following an India-Pakistan cricket match.