The TV Foundation Board

The board of the TV Foundation are responsible for the umbrella charity that owns the TV Festival (charity number SCO30821). The Foundation’s activities focus on improving accessibility, inclusivity, and development for those who work in TV. The charity has helped over 4,000 people since 1991 and continues to shape the future of TV.

The board meet on a quarterly basis to discuss longer-term goals while ensuring the TV Foundation fulfils its charitable aims. Its initiatives include The Network, Ones To Watch, TV PhD, AHTV, and The Living Wage in TV campaign.

The Board is headed by Executive Chair Fatima Salaria.

Board of Directors

Aysha Rafaele

Aysha Rafaele

Executive Producer, Firebird Studios
Babita Bahal

Babita Bahal

Group Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Fremantle
Fatima Salaria

Fatima Salaria

TV Executive
Jackie Myburgh

Jackie Myburgh

Production UK, Apple TV+
Jon Petrie

Jon Petrie

Director of Comedy Commissioning, BBC
Kate Monaghan

Kate Monaghan

Executive Producer & Managing Director, Hey Sonny Films
Saskia Schuster

Saskia Schuster

Scripted Producer / Founder, Comedy 50:50

Shona Kerr

Director, Business & Legal Affairs - UK Scripted Series, Netflix
Steven Brown

Steven Brown

Group Director of Corporate Development, All3Media