Chair of the BBC
The Chair of the BBC, referred to as Chairwoman when the incumbent is female and Chairman when male, is the head of the BBC Board, responsible for maintaining the independence of the BBC and overseeing the functioning of the BBC to fulfil its mission. The chair leads the process for appointing the Director-General and can dismiss the Director-General. The chair of the BBC also acts as the corporation's most senior representative to Parliament and the government, including the devolved administrations.
| Chair of the BBC | |
|---|---|
| BBC Board BBC | |
| Member of | BBC Board |
| Appointer | Monarch, on the advice of the Secretary of State. |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Royal charter |
| First holder | The Lord Gainford |
| Salary | £160,000 |
The chair is formally appointed by the King-in-Council, on the advice of the Secretary of State for a four-year term. The current chairwoman, Dame Elan Closs Stephens, succeeded Richard Sharp on 27 June 2023.
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