MUMBAI: UK pubcaster The BBC's commercial arm BBC Worldwide has appointed former BBC New Media and Technology communications manager, Chris Charlton, as the new head of international communications. He takes up this post next month.

Reporting to BBC Worldwide director of communications Alison Jeremy, Charlton will manage a team of seven, and be responsible for communications for BBC Worldwide's International TV channels and global TV sales divisions. He will also provide international support to communications teams around the rest of the business.

He joins BBC Worldwide from BBC Marketing Communications and Audiences, where he was responsible for the communications around the BBC's New Media and Technology portfolio and pan-platform initiatives across BBC Television, as well as the profile of senior BBC executives in these areas.

In addition to working with BBC New Media director, Ashley Highfield, Charlton was responsible for the communications of the launch of the BBC's first foray into interactive television, and played a role during the UK Government's two-year review of the BBC's online services.