Babita Bahal

Babita Bahal currently holds the position of Group Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Fremantle, a role commenced in November 2021. Prior to this, Babita served as Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4 from January 2020 to November 2021, and as Diversity & Inclusion Lead for BBC Television from September 2013 to January 2020, where responsibilities included embedding diversity into creative processes and reflecting the UK’s rich diversity on screen. Earlier career highlights include Project & Change Manager at BBC Television, Marketing Manager at Electric Word plc, and Head of Marketing at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. Babita holds multiple degrees, including an MPhil in Organisational Culture Change Strategies and a BA(Hons) in Business Studies from Anglia Ruskin University, as well as qualifications in Digital Marketing, Change Management, and Project Management.