21 January 2013
Former Walt Disney Company SVP to take up new role in March
The Royal Television Society, leading forum for television and related media, today announces the appointment of Theresa Wise as Chief Executive. Theresa has twenty five years’ experience working across the television, broader media and technology sectors.
At The Walt Disney Company, she was Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this role, Theresa led TWDC’s evaluation and execution of acquisition transactions in the EMEA region across all of the Walt Disney Company businesses.
Theresa joined Disney from Accenture where she was Partner in the Media and Entertainment practice. While there, she was responsible for developing new clients in the media and entertainment sector.
Prior to Accenture, Theresa worked at Deloitte Consulting, British Satellite Broadcasting and BT. She graduated from Oxford University and completed her MBA at the London Business School.
Commenting on her appointment, Theresa Wise said: “The Royal Television Society is a distinguished organisation with a cherished past and exciting future and it is a privilege to be appointed its CEO. I am looking forward to working closely with the Trustees, RTS Team, Regional Centres, members and patrons to take the RTS into its next phase.”
John Hardie, Chair of the RTS Board of Trustees said: “With a hugely impressive background in television and beyond, Theresa is an outstanding choice for such an important role, bringing with her a wealth of energy, expertise and experience. I have no doubt she will play a vital part in the years to come, not only in leading and shaping the future of our community, but also in promoting and developing the quality, innovation and originality for which British programming is renowned the world over. On behalf of myself and the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to welcome Theresa to the RTS’.
Theresa takes up her appointment at the beginning of March 2013.
Notes to editors:
About The Royal Television Society:
The Royal Television Society is Britain’s leading forum for television and related media. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in the medium.
The RTS was granted its Royal title in 1966 and HRH The Prince of Wales became Patron of the Society in 1997. The RTS brings together people to exchange ideas, debate and explore key issues. The RTS Awards are an internationally recognised hallmark for quality and originality.
For over 80 years, the RTS has provided the UK’s main platform for debate about the future of television. Its lectures, events and publications make a substantial contribution to raising standards and developing practice. The RTS organises dinners with influential speakers, lectures, monthly sessions on current issues, and the world famous biennial Cambridge Convention sets the agenda for the future.
Television, the leading UK monthly on television issues and broadcasting policy, is distributed free to members. Separate RTS Awards events cover Programme Making, Television Journalism, Craft and Design, Education, Students and Innovation.
Many of the Society’s dinners and conventions are oversubscribed. Patron and individual membership entitles members to priority applications and advanced booking.
There are 13 regional centres in the UK, and a Republic of Ireland Centre located in Dublin. Each Centre provides a mix of programme, technical, and craft events.
The Society is an educational charity, embracing all aspects of television, including the creative community, broadcasting, equipment manufacture, professional consultancy, journalism, design, research and development, cable, satellite, video and interactivity. The Society relies for its future on the contributions of individual members and corporate Patrons. Individual membership is available from £65.00 per year.
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