Jessica Schibli leads the BBC’s Creative Diversity strategy across TV, Radio, Sport, and Children’s & Education content across the UK - on and off air. She works closely with commissioning teams and production partners to ensure authentic representation, embed inclusive production practices and deliver on the BBC’s public purpose to serve audiences across the UK. 

A passionate advocate for the power of representation, Jessica believes inclusive storytelling not only shapes culture but also helps build social connection, belonging and trust, particularly for young audiences, having started her BBC career in Children’s. Over the past year, she has spearheaded the rollout of the BBC’s Creative Diversity Commitments and Inclusive Production Principles and driven the BBC’s role in the pan-industry TV Access Project. Her focus is on ensuring progress is measurable and meaningful, while transforming the industry to better reflect the whole of the UK and strengthen the creative sector for the future.