BritBox President Robert Schildhouse has been promoted to CEO of its rebranded direct to consumer business that includes BritBox North America and BBC Select.
Last year, BBC Select, the documentary streaming service from BBC Studios, was brought under Schildhouse’s leadership. This has allowed BBC Studios “to deliver a more focused approach to its streaming operations and to create economies of scale.” It is now the third-largest doc streamer in the U.S.
At BritBox, Schildhouse has overseen some of the most lucrative projects from the streamer. His credits include The Other Bennet Sister and the hotly anticipated Agatha Christie‘s Tommy & Tuppence with Imelda Staunton.
The exec said he is “honored” to step into this new role for BBC Studios. “This has been an incredible time of growth for both BritBox and BBC Select, following a transformative few years for both our streaming businesses. I’m […] excited about what’s to come as we continue to build on our momentum and serve passionate fans of British storytelling.”
BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell said: “Today’s announcement is a testament to Robert’s leadership, and to the scale of opportunity in North America for our direct-to-consumer operations and the strategic importance to BBC Studios’ future growth and investment. Since BBC Studios acquired BritBox in 2024, the service has delivered fantastic results, driving significant revenue growth and building a highly loyal subscriber base.”
“Following the launch of BritBox Premier last year, BritBox has firmly cemented its position as the premium destination for lovers of British content in North America, while BBC Select has within a short period of time established itself as a distinctive service for North American audiences looking for quality factual programming shot through with the hallmark of the BBC.”