BAFTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzi Brennan to its Board of Trustees. She will also chair the charity’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Suzi Brennan brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the media, publishing and education sectors. She most recently served as deputy chief financial officer at Pearson plc, overseeing global financial operations. A qualified chartered accountant, Brennan has extensive expertise in audit, risk, commercial finance and business transformation. She currently serves as a non-executive director, including roles as vice chair of The Royal Ballet School and a member Cambridge University’s Audit Committee.
At the same time, Paul Taiano OBE steps down from BAFTA’s Board of Trustees after seven years.
Sara Putt, chair of BAFTA, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Suzi Brennan to our Board. Her broad financial expertise and governance experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow BAFTA’s impact across the film, games, and TV industries. Suzi’s commitment to education and the arts aligns perfectly with our mission to champion talent, enrich the cultural landscape, and drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable industry.
“I would like to extend our deep gratitude to Paul Taiano for his years of dedicated service. His insight and support have been instrumental in helping us uphold our values and deliver on our ambitious goals.”
