Kevin Paul Jackson, credited as Paul Jackson; sometimes as K. Paul Jackson, is a British television director, producer and executive, known for his production roles within the BBC, ITV, and previously, Carlton and Granada. His most famous television works includes Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Two Ronnies, and The Young Ones. He was additionally the original producer for the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. In 2006, Jackson was named Director of Comedy and Entertainment at ITV.
Robert Allen Iger is an American media executive and film producer who is Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. He was CEO from 2005 to 2020. Before working for Disney, Iger served as the President of ABC Television from 1994 to 1995, and as President/COO of Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. from 1995 until Disney's acquisition of the company in 1996.
Peter Chernin is an American businessman and investor. He is the chairman and CEO of The Chernin Group (TCG), which he founded in 2010. TCG manages, operates and invests in businesses in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors. Specifically, the company focuses on three areas: making investments in technology and media companies in the US, developing premium content for film and television, and capitalizing on strategic business opportunities in emerging markets.
Sir Peter Lytton Bazalgette is a British television executive. He was elected President of the Royal Television Society and Deputy Chairman of the National Film School. He was knighted in the New Year Honours for 2012 for services to broadcasting. He has been a benefactor to the arts and Chairman of English National Opera. He was Chair of Arts Council England from 2012 until 2016. He is now Non-Executive Chairman of ITV. He is also Chair of LoveCrafts, the online Retail and a Non-Executive Board member of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). He also serves on the Advisory Boards of BBH and YouGov. In January 2017, The Empathy Instinct was published.
Charles Lamb Allen, Baron Allen of Kensington, is a British businessman and broadcaster, and the chairman of Global Radio, 2 Sisters Food Group, ISS and Advisory chairman at Moelis & Company. Lord Allen was chief executive of Granada Group from 1996 to 2000, executive chairman of Granada Media plc from 2000 to 2004, chief executive of ITV plc from its formation in 2004 until 2007, and chairman of the music company EMI. He was chairman of Endemol, a non-executive director of Tesco plc and Virgin Media. In March 2012, he was appointed by Ed Miliband, the leader of the Labour Party, to the position of chairman of the executive board of the party. He has been chairman of the British Red Cross.
Timothy Francis Clement-Jones, Baron Clement-Jones, is a Liberal Democrat Peer and their spokesman for the digital economy in the House of Lords.
Michael Mark Lynton is a businessman and current chairman of Snap Inc. He previously served as chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment. In 2017, Lynton stepped down as CEO of Sony Entertainment to become Chairman of Snap, makers of the Snapchat mobile app. On February 12, 2019, he was named as a non-executive chairman of the board of Warner Music Group.
Bob Wigley, BSc, HonDBA, FCA, is Chairman of UK Finance, Vesta Global Holdings Ltd, Secure Broadcast Ltd, Ellestone Partners LLP and Bink Ltd and is an investor and entrepreneur. He is a non-executive director of Symphony Environmental Plc, Queens Club Ltd, the Qatar Financial Centre and Chairman of its Audit Committee. He is Honorary President of the Royal Marines Club and is a Corporate board member of Cancer Research UK. He sits on the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers of TheCityUK and on the advisory boards of Blockchain, Privately SA, Remora and is a Visiting Fellow of Oxford University and Chairman of the Global Advisory Council of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation. In 2019 he was appointed by the Secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a member of the Tailored Review panel for Historic England and English Heritage. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has a business degree and an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath. He is also co-proprietor of Margot Restaurant in Covent Garden.
John S. Chen is a Hong Kong-born American businessman serving as executive chairman and chief executive officer of BlackBerry Ltd. Previously, he served as the chief executive officer and president of Sybase, an independent software vendor specializing in data management, analytics, and mobility technology. He is currently a director of Wells Fargo & Company and Walt Disney Company.
Thomas S. Murphy is an American broadcast executive, and was chair and chief executive officer of Capital Cities / ABC, Inc. until 1996. Together with fellow Capital Cities executive Daniel Burke, Murphy engineered the 1986 acquisition of the American Broadcasting Company in 1986 for $3.5 billion. Murphy and Burke, who served as President and Chief Executive of ABC until 1994, are credited with increasing the profitability and efficiency of ABC.
Peter Rice is a British businessman and the Chairman of Walt Disney Television as well as the co-chairman of Disney Media Networks.
Gregory Mark Wood CBE has been at the helm of several financial services and technology start-ups, both in the UK and New York City.
Endemol Shine Group B.V. is a Anglo-Dutch production and distribution company of scripted and non-scripted content, responsible for programmes such as Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, The Money Drop, Fear Factor, The Voice, MasterChef, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Humans, Grantchester and Tin Star.
Charlie Corwin is an American media executive and a producer of numerous movies and television series. He is the former CEO of Imagine Entertainment and former Co-Chairman and CEO of Endemol Shine Americas. His productions have been nominated for Academy awards, Golden Globes, Emmys and Spirit awards.
The Honours Committee is a committee within the Cabinet Office of the Government of the United Kingdom formed to review nominations for national honours for merit, exceptional achievement or service. Twice yearly the Honours Committee submits formal recommendations for the British monarch's New Years and Birthday Honours. Members of the Honours Committee—which comprises a main committee and nine subcommittees in speciality areas—research and vet nominations for national awards, including knighthoods and the Order of the British Empire.
Marc Nohr is a creative entrepreneur best known for co-founding integrated agency Kitcatt Nohr. He is currently the Chairman of London advertising agency Fold7 and Group CEO, of Miroma Group, agencies.
Ynon Kreiz is an American-Israeli businessman and current CEO of Mattel. He served as Chairman and CEO of Fox Kids Europe from 1997-2002, Chairman and CEO of television and digital production company Endemol from 2008 to 2011, and as Chairman, CEO and President of web video network Maker Studios, Inc. from 2012 to 2016.
Andy Briggs is a British businessperson who has served as the Aviva Chief Executive Officer UK Insurance and Global Life and Health as well as the Government Business Champion for Older Workers and NSPCC trustee.
Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI) is a business segment and subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company consisting of Disney's streaming services, overseas media businesses, global advertising sales for ABC, ESPN, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic, as well as other channels and syndicated television sales. As part of the company's formation, Disney Streaming Services has been placed under Direct-to-Consumer & International.
Fox Corporation is an American media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and incorporated in Delaware. It was formed from the 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company. Fox Corp. was spun off from 21st Century Fox and its stock began trading on March 19, 2019. It is owned by the Murdoch family via a family trust with 39% interest; Rupert Murdoch is co-executive chairman, while his son Lachlan Murdoch is chairman and CEO.
