PGGB Appoints New Chair

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has announced Bianca Gavin as its newly appointed Chair, as Alex Boden steps down after four years in the role.

As Head of Production for Scripted Television and Film at Pulse Films since 2020, Gavin has most recently been at the production helm of the critically acclaimed second season of Sky's Gangs of London. Before joining Pulse Films, Gavin was Senior Production Executive for EU Scripted Originals at Amazon Studios and, prior to that, Production Manager for Sky Originals where she set up Sky Breakthrough, a work placement initiative for disabled new talent. Bianca has sat on the PGGB Board since 2021 and has been a member of PGGB’s diversity task force since 2020, working to improve production diversity and career progression opportunities.

Producer Debbie Vertue (Hartswood Films) continues as PGGB’s Co-Vice Chair, joined by existing Board member John Graydon (Saffery Champness) who steps into the role of Co-Vice Chair. Lara Sargent (Sargent-Disc) continues as Treasurer.

Incoming PGGB Chair Bianca Gavin said: "I am hugely honoured to take on the role of PGGB Chair. 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."

Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of The Production Guild, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Bianca as our new Chair. 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."