Pact appoints Anjani Patel head of diversity

Trade association Pact (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) has announced the appointment of Anjani Patel as its new head of diversity.

Patel, who has been working for Creative Skillset on diversity projects since April, will replace Joyce Adeluwoye-Adams who is joining the BBC as head of diversity in October.

Patel previously worked at the BBC as talent manager for BBC Drama, and has produced and directed several programmes including Come Dine With Me and Masterchef Goes Large.

On her appointment, Anjani said: “I am thrilled to be joining Pact at such an exciting time for diversity in television. With Pact the current Chair of CDN and Project Diamond under way, there is potential for real progress in this area.”

John McVay, Pact’s chief executive, said: “We are very much looking forward to Anjani coming to work with us as she brings with her a wealth of experience in the TV industry and understands the challenges that indies face.”