Samir Shah
Samir Shah is a distinguished journalist and media executive, known for his role as the first minority ethnic chair of the BBC, where he has been instrumental in promoting diversity and addressing cultural issues within the organization. His leadership is focused on reforming the BBC's practices and fostering a more inclusive environment for all staff members.
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Samir Shah described Rhodri Talfan Davies as an exceptional leader.
Su Donaldo Trumpo ieškiniu kovosiantis BBC paskyrė laikinąjį vadovą | Verslas
Lithuania· 2026-01-29
Samir Shah emphasized that Davies is an exceptional leader with rich editorial experience.
Spornost montaže Trumpovega govora trese BBC
Slovenia· 2026-01-28
Shah sent Trump a letter of apology regarding the documentary.
BBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump's $10-bn lawsuit
Kenya· 2026-01-13
Samir Shah described Donald Trump as 'a litigious fellow' in an interview regarding the lawsuit.
BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
BBC chairman Samir Shah said changes to the BBC board's editorial standards committee would ensure swift action.
BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech rowUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Samir Shah is the president of the BBC who sent a letter of apology to Donald Trump.
¿Donald Trump demandó a la BBC por US$10 mil millones? El posible contraataque de la emisora
Guatemala· 2025-12-17
Samir Shah, the BBC chief, sent a letter to Trump apologizing for the incident.
BBC lover å kjempe mot Trump-søksmål – Starmer dukker unna
Norway· 2025-12-17Samir Shah sent a letter of apology to Donald Trump regarding the BBC's coverage.
Trump exige a la BBC 10,000 millones de dólares y la cadena responde que se defenderá
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-16
Samir Shah, the president of the BBC, sent a letter of apology to Trump regarding the allegations.
Trump demanda a la BBC por $10.000 millones; cadena británica afirma que se defenderá
Costa Rica· 2025-12-16BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised on behalf of the BBC over an 'error of judgment'.
Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over Panorama speech edit – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-16
Samir Shah, the BBC chief, sent a letter to Trump apologizing for the editing issue.
Trump med milliardsøksmål mot BBCNorway· 2025-12-16Samir Shah sent an apology letter to Donald Trump but rejected his defamation claims.
Donald Trump pede indemnização de 8,5 mil milhões à BBC | Estados Unidos
Portugal· 2025-12-16
BBC Chairman Samir Shah acknowledged that the editing distorted the meaning of Trump's speech.
Трамп готовит миллиардный иск к BBC из-за монтажа речи о Капитолии: 16 декабря 2025, 09:43
Kazakhstan· 2025-12-16Samir Shah, the chairman of the BBC, apologized for the editing of Trump's speech.
Трамп подал в суд на Би-би-си из-за скандала с отредактированной речью — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-16Samir Shah sent an apology letter to Donald Trump but rejected his accusations.
Donald Trump demande 10 milliards de dollars à la BBC à la suite d’un montage jugé trompeur
France· 2025-12-16Samir Shah is the chairman of the BBC who acknowledged the complaints about the editing of Trump's speech.
טראמפ תובע את BBC בגין הנאום הערוך
Israel· 2025-12-16
Samir Shah stated that the BBC is determined to defend itself against Trump's threat.
Trump diz que vai entrar com ação contra BBC até amanhã; processo busca R$ 27 bilhões em indenização
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-16
Shah rejected Banerji's claims that he hadn't been consulted about the events leading to the departures of Turness and Davie.
Shumeet Banerji criticised BBC chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letterUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
The BBC chair, Samir Shah, has described the Prescott memo as a 'partial' and 'personal' account of internal discussions.
‘Blind spots’ but no institutional bias: key points after MPs question senior BBC figures | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Samir Shah, the BBC's chair, defended the board's actions during the crisis and expressed a desire for unity.
Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25Samir Shah is the chair of the BBC board who faced criticism regarding his evidence to MPs.
BBC may not be in 'safe hands' under its chair, says committee headUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Samir Shah acknowledged that the BBC was too slow in responding to allegations of biased reporting.
BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over its standards after Trump threatened to sue | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-25Samir Shah, the BBC chairman, expressed regret over the mistakes made regarding the Trump speech edit.
5 key moments after MPs quiz top BBC figuresUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25Samir Shah is the BBC chair who has claimed that Prescott's memo was a partial account.
BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Samir Shah is the BBC chairman under pressure for his handling of the affair.
Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Samir Shah is the chair of the BBC and has defended the corporation against Prescott's claims.
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Der Aufsichtsratschef der britischen Rundfunkanstalt, Samir Shah, an die Belegschaft.
Laut BBC fehlt Trump Grundlage für Verleumdungsklage - Etat
Austria· 2025-11-17BBC chair Samir Shah has separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President Trump that he and the corporation are sorry for the edit of the president's speech on 6 January 2021.
Former BBC chief opposes paying Trump anything amid $5 billion lawsuit threat
United States· 2025-11-17
BBC chair Samir Shah separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President Trump that he and the corporation are sorry for the edit of the president's speech.
Legal expert predicts Trump could win 'considerable' damages in BBC lawsuitUnited States· 2025-11-17
Samir Shah apologized in a separate letter regarding the editing of Trump's speech.
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Germany· 2025-11-17