Lorraine Heggessey, CEO of The Royal Foundation & First Female Controller of BBC One - The Knowledge Guild February 2018

The first female Controller of BBC One, Lorraine Heggessey can be credited with changing the look and feel of the network. From launching Spooks and Strictly to reinventing Doctor Who, Lorraine took risks, managed talent and delivered change to make the channel more popular than ever.

Now an Advisor to Channel 4 Growth Fund, a Creative Consultant and an Angel Investor, Lorraine continues to influence the world of arts and culture with the combination of her creative and commercial outlook.