Hernando Alvarez

About

Executive Editor, BBC World Service, LanguagesAs an Executive Editor of BBC World Service, I lead the strategic editorial direction for a diverse range of language services, including BBC Mundo, Brasil, Russia, Ukraine, Persian, Indian Languages, Urdu, Bangla, Chinese, Serbian, Turkish, Indonesian, and Azeri. My role encompasses editorial innovation, digital strategy, and newsroom platform transformation.I am an experienced editor, team leader, trainer, and public speaker with a proven track record in:Digital Strategy: Crafting and implementing forward-thinking digital strategies.Editorial Innovation: Driving creative editorial solutions and innovations.Newsroom Platform Transformation: Leading the evolution of newsroom platforms.Transcontinental Newsroom Management: Managing newsrooms across multiple continents.Change Management: Navigating and leading through change effectively.Team Motivation & Development: Inspiring and developing diverse teams.Recruitment: Attracting and hiring top talent.Budget Management: Overseeing and optimizing budgets.Editorial Training: Providing comprehensive editorial training.