Administrator
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Statement by Mark Byford, Acting Director General :
I would first like to pay tribute to Greg Dyke and his tenure as Director-General. Like all colleagues in the BBC I am shocked and saddened at his departure.
Greg has brought tremendous dynamism, energy and drive and is hugely respected by all the staff at all levels throughout the organisation and is recognised for his warmth, integrity and talent.
I recognise it is now my task as Acting Director-General to lead the organisation through what is a very turbulent period.
We must now study the Hutton report carefully, learn appropriate lessons and implement relevant measures.
The BBC must provide high quality, independent, impartial journalism, recognised for its accuracy, fairness and objectivity.
It must be recognised in the UK and around the world for trusted, reliable, authoritative news; intelligent discussion and debate; and courageous investigative journalism set within a rigorous and robust editorial framework.
Creativity is the heart of the organisation and we must strive to promote high quality, innovation and ambition in all we do, serving audiences as a beacon of public service broadcasting.
I believe passionately in the values of the BBC and its role. As Acting Director-General I will lead it to the very best of my ability together with an outstanding team of colleagues.
My Executive Committee team also want to put on record their affection for Greg and their great admiration for all he has achieved as Director-General. They, too, are very sad to see him go but understand and accept his decision.
As an Executive, we are now united in looking forward to working with the Board of Governors to ensure the BBC emerges from this difficult time a strong, independent and vibrant organisation, building on the legacy Greg has left behind.
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