BritBox President Robert Schildhouse has been promoted to CEO of its rebranded direct to consumer business that includes BritBox North America and BBC Select.
Last year, BBC Select, the documentary streaming service from BBC Studios, was brought under Schildhouse’s leadership. This has allowed BBC Studios “to deliver a more focused approach to its streaming operations and to create economies of scale.” It is now the third-largest doc streamer in the U.S.
At BritBox, Schildhouse has overseen some of the most lucrative projects from the streamer. His credits include The Other Bennet Sister and the hotly anticipated Agatha Christie‘s Tommy & Tuppence with Imelda Staunton.
The exec said he is “honored” to step into this new role for BBC Studios. “This has been an incredible time of growth for both BritBox and BBC Select, following…
