Shoku Amirani

Shoku Amirani is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience at the BBC since 2006, currently serving as Senior Change Manager and DEI Lead for Children In Need. With a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion within the organization, Shoku chairs the BBC Embrace Executive Committee, dedicated to supporting ethnic minority staff and promoting representation. As a project leader in the BBC Creative Diversity Unit, Shoku has produced notable documentary series such as "The Making of the Modern Arab World" and "Iran, a Revolutionary State," and has contributed to various acclaimed programs across BBC platforms. An advocate for women's representation in media, Shoku led the Global Women in News network, achieving significant membership growth. Shoku's educational background includes an Advanced Management Programme from IESE Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from King's College London.