The BBC has appointed Erik Huggers as director of Future Media &
Technology effective from 1 August.
Huggers is being promoted from group controller of the division and is taking
up the mantle from Ashley Highfield, who
moved
on to head up video-on-demand service
Kangaroo.
"It is a tremendous privilege to be asked to lead such a talented and dynamic
team in Future Media & Technology," said Huggers.
"I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the BBC to ensure
that we respond to audience demands in providing exciting and innovative ways of
delivering BBC content across a range of media."
Huggers will join the BBC Executive Board and will be responsible for all
things internet, such as iPlayer and interactive TV.
He will also be responsible for the BBC's enterprise and broadcast technology
strategy and delivery.
Huggers joined the BBC in 2007 after working on several digital media
projects at Microsoft.
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