Ex-Channel 4 diversity lead Mel Rodrigues hired as Creative Access chief executive

Rodrigues set up Gritty Skill, a Bristol-based media-tech business in 2019. She had previously operated in television manufacturing for twenty years in a variety of duties, including innovative diversity lead at Channel 4 and manufacturer of the BBC Digital Cities effort throughout the UK.

Rodrigues stated: “I’m thrilled and actually honoured to be occupying the c.e.o. function at Creative Accessibility. I’m a long-time follower of the essential and in-depth work that Creative Gain access to does to sustain creative skill and employers across the UK. I’m expecting bringing my perspective, experience and leadership to the Creative Access team, and to enhancing the goal to sustain individuals from all backgrounds to gain access to amazing jobs and flourish.”

“Originally from the West Midlands and having actually been based in Bristol for many years, Mel additionally seriously brings a non-London-centric viewpoint that will be important as we concentrate on boosting our reach, impact and collaborations across the UK.”

Dobrin said: “We are thrilled to have Mel join Imaginative Access as c.e.o. and lead us into the next stage of our mission. With her deep experience in variety, equity and inclusion; in sustaining and creating skill from historically underrepresented teams and management duties in both business and except earnings settings, Mel brings a riches of experience to Creative Accessibility.