Jon Gisby, chair ofBritish Screen Forum, is stepping down later this year after nine years in the role.

The process for selecting Gisby’s successor as chair of the invite-only body will begin shortly, with the hope that the next chair will be in place for autumn. It is a paid position.

Gisby is relocating to Canada to grow his advisory and coaching business, Swipefinder, on both sides of the Atlantic.

During Gisby’s time in post, the British Screen Forum has rebranded from the British Screen Advisory Council, broadened its membership to include all screen sector interests, curated policy...