Emma-Jane Hendry is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the global media and entertainment industry, delivering strategic partnerships, digital innovation, and inclusive growth across leading organisations including the BBC, Microsoft, 20th Century Fox, and Rakuten TV.
In her current role as Director of Business Development at BBC Studios, Emma-Jane is a leader for global news distribution and streaming partnerships, driving commercial success and expanding the BBC’s international footprint. She has also played a key role in shaping the BBC’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy, leading initiatives that support underrepresented talent and foster inclusive workplace culture.
Emma-Jane is deeply committed to charitable and social impact work. She serves as Board Member for Partnerships & Philanthropy at UN Women UK, where she supports initiatives that advance gender equality and empower women and girls globally. She is also a Trustee and Director on the Board of Frensham Heights Educational Trust, championing progressive education and youth development. Additionally, she chairs Women@theBBC, the organisation’s largest staff network, advocating for gender equity and inclusive leadership.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Member of the National Society of Psychologists, Emma-Jane is widely respected for her strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and unwavering dedication to purpose-driven innovation and community engagement.
