The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Elects New Board Members in Los Angeles

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the newly elected members to its Board of Directors in Los Angeles. Through its U.S. branches, BAFTA celebrates the very best work in film, games and television, supports career development and cross-cultural collaboration, and promotes British talent to global audiences.

Kathryn Busby, Senior Vice President of Development at Sony Pictures Television Networks, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board of BAFTA Los Angeles beginning January 1, 2019. She will succeed Kieran Breen, President of International Marketing for 20th Century FOX International, who has reached his term limit as a Los Angeles Board Member. President and Co-Founder of 1TwentyFour, Karl Stewart takes on Busby's previous role of Deputy Chair of the board.

Joining the Board in 2019 are Film and Entertainment Strategist Louise Chater, Actor and Producer Alexa Jago, Scripted Television Agent and Partner at WME Melissa Myers, and Vice President of Original Series at Netflix Nina Wolarsky. They will join current Board Members Phil Cross (Treasurer), Gary Goldberger (Secretary), Adam Bialow, Tara Halloran, Sandro Monetti, and Roy Taylor.

Outgoing board members completing their term as Board Members in 2018 include Beverley Ward and Chris Rice. Kieran Breen will continue his role as a Trustee of BAFTA.

"We would like to thank our outgoing Chair of the Board, Kieran Breen for his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to BAFTA in Los Angeles over the past six years," said Chantal Rickards, CEO of BAFTA Los Angeles. "We are delighted that he will continue to offer his support, wisdom and international perspective to the BAFTA Board in London, and look forward to continuing to work with Kathryn Busby and transitioning her into her new role."

"It is an absolute privilege and honor to serve as the new Chair of the Board for BAFTA Los Angeles," said Kathryn Busby. "I am looking forward to working with the members of the Board and Staff in LA, and our colleagues around the world to further BAFTA's mission in North America."

The BAFTA Los Angeles Board will work alongside the BAFTA Board chaired by Pippa Harris, and the BAFTA New York Board chaired by Arianna Bocco.

BAFTA Los Angeles' Board of Directors comprises:
Kathryn Busby (Chair)
Karl Stewart (Deputy Chair)
Phil Cross (Treasurer)
Gary Goldberger (Secretary)
Adam Bialow

Louise Chater^
Tara Halloran

Alexa Jago^

Sandro Monetti
Melissa Myers^

Roy Taylor
Nina Wolarsky^

^New board members in 2019

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