Hilary Rosen takes helm of BAFTA as Sara Putt departs

Hilary Rosen has been named chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, taking over from Sara Putt. Putt leaves after serving a three-year term, with Rosen, her former deputy, moving into the top position.

Rosen will lead the academy's efforts to support talent in film, games, and television. Her responsibilities include overseeing the organization's awards, industry leadership, and development programs.

Before this appointment, Rosen served as a member of the BAFTA Television Committee starting in 2021. She later became chair of that committee, where she helped shape the TV and Craft Awards and managed their juries. In her current role at UKTV, Rosen acts as director of commissioning, managing the network's original scripted and unscripted content slate.

Two deputies will support Rosen in her new role. Ade Rawcliffe and Andrew Miller have been appointed as deputy chairs and will each serve a two-year term.

The academy also announced new trustees following an election process. Charu Desodt and Caroline Levy will lead the Games and Television Committees, respectively. Nahrein Kemp will chair the LIT Committee. Shrina Shah, who chairs the governance and appointments committee, will join the Board of Trustees.

Rosen described the move as "a great privilege." She said she is "delighted" to work with the new committee chairs and board members, expressing confidence that the group will continue the academy's work.