Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Pact's John McVay Steps Down After 25 Years
Imagine the boss of a big UK TV group, called Pact, is leaving after 25 years.
His name is John McVay.
He helped TV companies make lots of changes, like letting them own their own ideas.
He's staying on to help find a new boss and give advice.
Pact helps companies that make TV shows in the UK, and now they're looking for a new leader to take over.
John McVay is stepping down as head of Pact after 25 years.
He will remain employed until late 2025 or early 2026.
McVay will provide strategic advice and lead political work.
He spearheaded the Terms of Trade, enabling producers to own IP.
Pact's Chair, Jane Muirhead, announced the search for his replacement.
- Who
- John McVay, head of Pact.
- What
- John McVay is stepping down as head of Pact.
- When
- McVay is stepping down after 25 years, remaining in post until late 2025/early 2026.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To allow for a leadership transition.
- Organization
- Pact
- Leader
- John McVay
- Years of Service
- 25
- Industry
- UK TV production
- Key Achievement
- Terms of Trade
- Sector Growth
- " £3.6B