Rebecca Glashow was named CEO, BBC Global Media & Streaming in December 2023. She is responsible for the company’s international direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, international TV channels, global content monetization and digital news.

Under her leadership, the Global Media & Streaming team continues to expand the reach of BBC content and enable the BBC’s digital transformation across editorial, video and audio in international markets. Recent milestones include taking full ownership of BritBox International, the leading British specialist streaming service; and the launch of an all-new, cohesive digital experience making it easier to discover the best of the BBC’s global journalism and easier for brands to unlock new opportunities to engage with BBC’s coveted audience across BBC.com and BBC app. The company also continues to expand its direct-to-consumer streaming services, including BBC Select, the BBC’s premium ad-free documentary streaming service in North America, and BBC Podcasts Premium, which is now available in more than 160 countries. Additionally, BBC Studios has built a robust portfolio of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) and international channels and secured incredible partnerships that have solidified BBC Studios as a leading exporter of British content around the world.

One of the media industry’s leading digital pioneers, Rebecca has effectively worked for decades at the forefront of media and technology helping top global media organizations navigate change and evolve business models. She joined BBC Studios in 2020 as President of the Americas and was named CEO of Global Distribution in 2022. Prior to joining BBC, she served as Co-Head of Viacom’s Awesomeness, a leading Gen Z focused entertainment brand.

She was recognized by AdAge as a 2024 Leading Woman, an annual list of trailblazers across the advertising, marketing, media and tech industries. As Executive Producer of Netflix’s Trinkets (Netflix), she was honoured with a 2021 Daytime Emmy® Award which won for Best Young Adult Series. She also executive produced the global Netflix hit film To All the Boys: PS I love you and Always and Forever.

Rebecca is a member of the Board of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Executive Board of NATPE Global, a member of Paley International Council and the Women’s Forum of New York.