Dr. Samir Shah, an Indian-origin media leader, is set to be the next BBC Chairman appointed by the UK government. With extensive TV experience, Shah owned Juniper, an independent production firm, and received a CBE for TV contributions. He faces parliamentary scrutiny before assuming office, aiming to leverage his expertise for the BBC's future challenges.
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00:00 Dr. Sami Shah, an Indian-origin media leader, has been tabbed by the UK government as the
00:04 prospective BBC chairman.
00:06 Reportedly, the UK government, after thorough discussions, has decided to appoint Shah,
00:11 a 71-year-old Oxford University alumnus, as the next chairman of the British Broadcasting
00:15 Corporation.
00:17 For the unaware, Shah has previously held senior roles at BBC and owns Juniper, an independent
00:22 TV and radio production firm.
00:24 He was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to television and
00:28 heritage.
00:29 Born in Aurangabad, India, Shah moved to England in 1960 and boasts over 40 years of experience
00:35 in TV production and journalism.
00:37 He co-authored the government's report on race and ethnic disparities in 2021 and has
00:42 served on a panel reviewing unrest in Leicester after an India-Pakistan cricket match.
00:47 Shah's half-brother, Mohit Bakaya, is the controller of BBC Radio 4.
00:51 Assuming the role of BBC chairman, Shah will work three days in a week with an average
00:55 salary of £160,000.
00:57 Tasked with safeguarding the broadcaster's mission to inform, educate and entertain.
01:03 Although Shah is also known for his quite conservative stances, and so before assuming
01:07 office, Shah will undergo scrutiny by MPs from the House of Commons' Media and Sports
01:12 Select Committee.
01:13 UK Culture Secretary Lucy Fraser praised Shah's extensive experience and ambition for BBC's
01:19 success, expressing confidence in his ability to guide the broadcaster through an evolving
01:23 media landscape.
01:24 Following his selection, Shah expressed his honour in contributing to BBC's future success,
01:29 highlighting its unique role in British life.
01:32 He pledged for dedication to helping broadcasters reach diverse audiences in a competitive media
01:35 environment.
01:36 The appointment marks Shah's aim to leverage his career expertise for BBC's complex challenges
01:41 in the upcoming years.
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