Dyke Appointed Chair Of British Film Institute

Greg Dyke has been appointed Chair of the British Film Institute. He will take over from Anthony Minghella, the director of ‘The English Patient’ and ‘Cold Mountain’, whose influence helped launch the BFI Southbank centre in London.
Amanda Nevill, Director of the BFI commented on the appointment: “We are thrilled that Greg is to take over leadership of the BFI. He brings with him an incredible track record of leadership in the arreas most critical to the BFI’s forward vision.”
Dyke, former Director General of the BBC said: “This is an exciting moment to be joining the BFI. My job is to take the BFI’s ambitious strategy to the next level in both the virtual and physical worlds.”
Stewart Till, Chairman of the UK Film Council, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Greg has agreed to lead the BFI, not least because of his track record of leading large organisations and his exceptional ability to inspire and motivate the people around him.”
Dyke resigned from the BBC in 2004 after a four-year reign following controversy surrounding the Hutton inquiry.
(DS)