Media
Ford restructures C4 acquisitions
Published Thursday, Sep 15 2005, 12:53 BST | By Neil Wilkes
Jeff Ford, Channel 4's newly appointed head of acquisitions, has announced a restructuring of the department.
Gill Hay has been upped from business manager to the new position of deputy director of acquisitions, taking on a "managerial role" across the unit.
Tim Highsted has become senior editor of feature films, assuming responsibility for editorial management of feature films airing on Channel 4, E4 and the upcoming More4. Alexandra Finlay will serve as editor.
Ali Bass has been promoted from programming executive to series editor, while Paul Philpott adds a 'senior' tag to his role as programming executive.
“I am delighted to have inherited such a strong team," said Ford. "These changes will build on the their strengths and allow individuals to flourish.???
Gill Hay has been upped from business manager to the new position of deputy director of acquisitions, taking on a "managerial role" across the unit.
Tim Highsted has become senior editor of feature films, assuming responsibility for editorial management of feature films airing on Channel 4, E4 and the upcoming More4. Alexandra Finlay will serve as editor.
Ali Bass has been promoted from programming executive to series editor, while Paul Philpott adds a 'senior' tag to his role as programming executive.
“I am delighted to have inherited such a strong team," said Ford. "These changes will build on the their strengths and allow individuals to flourish.???
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