BBC Studios Appoints Karl Warner to New Global Formats Role in Los Angeles
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Max Goldbart
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Summary
BBC Studios has appointed Karl Warner to a newly-created EVP, Global Creator Partnerships & Creative Development role based in Los Angeles. Warner, formerly Channel 4's digital chief, will relocate to the U.S. to identify and scale creator-led IP for global television formats, reporting to productions boss Zai Bennett. The role focuses on finding the next generation of hit global formats like 'Strictly Come Dancing' or 'Top Gear'.
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