RTS CEO To Retire

Theresa Wise, Chief Executive of the Royal Television Society (RTS), has announced she will retire after nearly 13 years at the helm of the organisation.

Wise is set to step down in 2026, ahead of the RTS's centenary in 2027.

"After almost 13 unforgettable years as CEO of the Royal Television Society, I have made the decision to retire from full time work," Wise said.

"The RTS is a unique and vital part of the UK's world-leading television and streaming media landscape and I’m immensely proud of what we have achieved over the past few years. Our educational programmes are stronger than ever, our members are very engaged, our events programme continues to set the gold standard across the industry, the national and regional centres are thriving and the team at the RTS is world class.

"None of this would have been possible without the support of so many people. My heartfelt thanks go to the Board of Trustees, our generous patrons, our members, colleagues across the industry, and of course, the incredibly dedicated and hardworking team at HQ and throughout the country. You have all made this journey such a joy.

"As the RTS approaches its centenary in 2027, I’m excited to see it move into the next chapter of its remarkable journey under new leadership," Wise added.

The RTS has now begun the process of appointing a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

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