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BBC
appoints new Controller of Learning & Interactive
Liz
Cleaver has been appointed Controller, Learning and Interactive
at the BBC making her the Corporation's most senior executive in
Learning.
She
will fold her current responsibilities as Controller of Interactive
Factual and Learning into her new role which will she will step
up to in early July.
Liz
Cleaver will be responsible for ensuring that learning continues
to be fully integrated into the Factual and Learning division and
draws on the strength of the whole BBC and key external partners,
to inspire people to learn.
She
will encourage the delivery of innovative programmes and interactive
products into the school curriculum and to adults alike –
at home, at work and in the community.
As
Controller of Interactive Factual and Learning, Liz Cleaver has
overseen a 250-strong production team and the development of some
ground breaking and award-winning interactive and online output
and content – including Walking with Beasts, Life of Mammals
and Pyramid, and the recently launched WW2 People's War site.
She
brings a vast range of experience on all platforms and genres.
"This is
a fantastic time for the BBC to really think creatively about the
way we deliver learning, and I'm really looking forward to finding
new ways of ensuring Learning remains at the heart of the organisation,"
Liz Cleaver said.
Prior to joining
Factual and Learning, Liz Cleaver was Head of Programming for BBC
Knowledge, from its launch. Before that she worked as Commissioning
Executive in BBC Education and saw the launch of GCSE Bitesize revision.
She has also worked in TV and Radio.
John
Willis, Director of Factual and Learning, added: "With her
vast experience in education and interactivity I know that Liz will
be an inspiring leader for learning. I very much look forward to
working with her."
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