 
Trumped up The BBC has bad habit of either burying its corporate head in its hands or the sand in the hope that a media storm will blow over before it becomes a crisis. Even now, the BBC can only bring itself to say it “sincerely regrets” the way a programme was edited. It may well have a legal defence against a trumped up charge of defamation but it has yet to apologise to the public that pays for its existence. The latest avoidable corporate catastrophe could not have come at a worse time, leaving it decapitated when it is about to negotiate its public purpose and financial future. The search is on for someone with the wit and wisdom to lead the organisation through these turbulent times. Perhaps it is time to drop the title director general and separate the roles of chief executive and editor in chief. Ideally the latter would have experience in programme making and journalistic judgement. William Cooper Editor informitv Supported by an international network of industry specialists, informitv provides strategic consultancy and practical advisory services for clients ranging from startup companies to multinational corporations. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
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