Written by Kianna Best on Aug 7, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Bianca Gavin appointed new chair of The Production Guild of Great Britain

Today, The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) announced newly instated chair Bianca Gavin, taking over from Alex Boden who held the role for four years. Gavin, who has sat on the board since 2021, has also championed for diversity and inclusion as a member of the organisation’s diversity task force since 2020.

“I am hugely honoured to take on the role of PGGB Chair,” commented incoming chair Gavin. “The training, talent development and representation that PGGB consistently delivers to members has been vital throughout pivotal moments of the past four years; the pandemic, the bounceback into record breaking production levels and subsequent skills demand. As a voice for the UK's film and TV production workforce, in what is undoubtedly a challenging time, PGGB's role in the face of this changing industry landscape is more important than ever. It is a privilege to be working with Lyndsay and the PGGB team as they continue to support our membership providing invaluable resources and advocacy."

The new PGGB chair bring s with her a wealth of industry experience to her newly appointed role including working as senior production executive for EU scripted originals at Amazon Studios as well as production manager for Sky Originals. At the latter, Gavin spearheaded the Sky Breakthrough initiative for disabled new talent. Since then, she has served as head of production for scripted television and film at Pulse Films since 2020 serving at the helm for Sky’s Gangs of London.

Outgoing chair Alex Boden stated: "After four inspiring years as Chair, steering the PGGB through some of the most challenging times faced by our industry, I am proud that incoming Chair Bianca Gavin is inheriting the Guild in great, reinvigorated shape. Thanks to the leadership of CEO Lyndsay Duthie and our team, we have delivered better connectivity across the nations and regions, world class training and talent development programmes delivered with major industry partners, and a proactive diversity and inclusion programme. The PGGB’s continued growth in the UK, as well as its increasing international reach, signals the value of British production teams globally, and the impact that our members are making on ground-breaking Film and TV.”

“I’m delighted to welcome Bianca as our new Chair,” added Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of PGGB. “Her extensive background in scripted production across European and global content gives her exceptional insight into the interests of our members. Through her work which has spanned both major and independent productions, she has had a long-standing passion for raising up new talent and improving diversity and inclusion in the film and TV workplace, principles that underpin all of PGGB’s priorities. I know that her guidance will be a major asset to PGGB and its members.”

Hartswood Films’ producer Debbie Vertue will continue as PGGB’s co-vice chair accompanied by existing board member John Graydon of Saffrey Champness who will be stepping up as co-vice chair. Lara Sargent of Sargent-Disc will also continue as treasurer.

Image courtesy of The Production Guild of Great Britain