Marianne Clarke

Marianne Clarke (Bell) has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media industry. Marianne started their career as a Researcher at ITV in 1990 and 1991. Marianne then worked as a Research Assistant at Middle East Media Operations in 1992 before joining BBC News as a Broadcast Journalist, Senior Broadcast Journalist, and Deputy Editor from 1994 to 2002. Marianne's role at BBC included strategic direction and delivery of culture change, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as talent development and external partnerships. Marianne also served as an Executive Editor and Editor at BBC Local Radio and Regional Online & TV, where they led editorial and business operations and achieved significant industry recognition for their work. From 2016 to 2018, Marianne worked as the Development Director at BBC News, overseeing culture change, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, talent development, and external partnerships. Later, they held leadership roles at BBC in change management, gender culture, and progression projects, and transformation, culture, and business change initiatives. Currently, Marianne is the Director of Engagement & Development at The Abbey School, Reading.

Marianne Clarke (Bell) completed a Postgraduate Degree in Broadcast Journalism at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd from 1993 to 1994. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in English and Theatre Studies BA Hons from Lancaster University, graduating between 1989 and 1992. There is no available information regarding their earlier education at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools or The King's School, Worcester. Recently, in 2022, they obtained a CIPFA Non-Executive Director Certificate from the Non-Executive Directors' Association.