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BBC COO Leigh Tavaziva Stepping Down

March 3, 2026

Leigh Tavaziva, the Chief Operating Officer of the BBC, is set to step down from her position in September, marking a significant continuation of leadership changes within the organization. Her departure follows the resignations of other high-ranking executives, including director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness, over the past four months.

Leigh Tavaziva

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Leigh Tavaziva is resigning as BBC COO effective September 2026.
She has been with the BBC for five years and earned approximately £470,000 annually.
Tavaziva is the third board-level executive to leave the BBC in four months.
Her resignation follows the departures of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness.

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BBC COO Leigh Tavaziva Stepping Down

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