As Chief Executive Officer, Global Distribution, Rebecca Glashow is responsible for BBC Studios’ global distribution portfolio (ex-UK & Ireland), encompassing content sales, direct-to-consumer services, international channels, and co-productions, and for overseeing the growth of BBC’s digital global news. 

Glashow was appointed in March 2022, having previously held the post of President, BBC Studios – North America and Latin America, from June 2020, where she oversaw the strategy and performance of the company’s commercial activities in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. In this role, she was responsible for the launch of both documentary streaming service BBC Select and BBC Podcasts. In September 2021, oversight of global digital news was added to her responsibilities. 

Prior to joining BBC Studios – Americas, Glashow served as Co-Head of Viacom’s Awesomeness. Starting her career at Unapix Films, Glashow has held senior positions at companies including Discovery Communications, Viacom, and Comcast.