BAFTA has announced the appointment of Jane Millichip in the role of chief executive officer, following “an extensive and highly competitive search”. She will take up the role in October.
Millichip most recently served as Sky Studios’ chief content officer and prior to that as its chief commercial officer. Her 25-year career in television spans production, distribution and broadcasting. As managing director of Sky Vision, Millichip established and built Sky’s production portfolio and distribution business, acquiring and managing production companies in the UK and US.
Millichip is a trustee of SEED – a sustainability and environmental education charity. She spearheaded Sky Studios’ commitment to Planet Placement and “albert” (the BAFTA-owned screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability).
Krishnendu Majumdar, chair of BAFTA, called Millichip “an inspirational leader who shares BAFTA’s values for making the screen industries more accessible, inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
“Jane brings with her a unique and impressive combination of top-level commercial and creative experience that will ensure BAFTA delivers its charitable remit, maintains the gold standard of our Awards and makes a positive impact on the film, games and television industries. She is highly regarded as a global television industry leader and is brilliantly placed to take BAFTA to new heights.”