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The BBC has appointed John Willis as the BBC's Director of Factual and Learning. Willis is currently Vice President of National Programming at Boston's WGBH-TV, one of America's most established public television stations.
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke said: "John is one of the most creative, respected and well-liked people in British television.
"His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the BBC and to the future direction and innovation of the BBC's factual and educational production."
Willis is a former Channel 4 Director of Programmes and the former CEO of United Productions.
Willis said: "I have enjoyed a remarkable time working with WGBH at the heart of American public broadcasting.
"However, the chance to join the BBC and lead one of its major production divisions is enticing. It has a worldwide reputation and I'm looking forward to joining Greg and the executive committee soon."
The BBC and WGBH have a history of co-productions; recently they have worked together on The Lost Prince and "several editions" of Horizon.
Willis replaces Glenwyn Benson, who is now Controller of Factual TV at the corporation.
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke said: "John is one of the most creative, respected and well-liked people in British television.
"His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the BBC and to the future direction and innovation of the BBC's factual and educational production."
Willis is a former Channel 4 Director of Programmes and the former CEO of United Productions.
Willis said: "I have enjoyed a remarkable time working with WGBH at the heart of American public broadcasting.
"However, the chance to join the BBC and lead one of its major production divisions is enticing. It has a worldwide reputation and I'm looking forward to joining Greg and the executive committee soon."
The BBC and WGBH have a history of co-productions; recently they have worked together on The Lost Prince and "several editions" of Horizon.
Willis replaces Glenwyn Benson, who is now Controller of Factual TV at the corporation.
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