Marinella Soldi has been appointed to the role of Interim Chair of the BBC Commercial Limited Board, effective 1 July 2026.

Who

Marinella Soldi, Sir Damon Buffini, Samir Shah, Tom Fussell

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:10:10 GMT · 2h 10m ago

Where

UK ·

Why

The appointment comes as Sir Damon Buffini stands down as Chair of BBC Commercial and Deputy Chair of the BBC.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This leadership change at the BBC Commercial Board aims to continue growing the business both in the UK and globally, building on previous record growth and profits.

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https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/updates-to-the-bbc-commercial-board
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