BBC Studios

Elevate placed Kate Ward as Managing Director, Factual, at BBC Studios. Formerly Global President at Vice Studios, Kate brings deep expertise in UK and international television, strong industry relationships, and a proven record of leading creative and commercial teams.

BBC Studios needed a transformative leader for its Factual division—spanning Natural History, Science, and Documentary units—to drive creative ambition and commercial growth. The role required unifying a matrixed team of 600 across five global sites while strengthening client relationships with key partners such as BBC, Apple, Disney, Discovery, and PBS.

Kate Ward was selected for her strategic vision, industry insight, and commercial acumen. She leads the Factual division with a unified portfolio approach, fostering innovation, strengthening client partnerships, and positioning BBC Studios for sustainable growth and continued creative excellence.