Media Monkey: John Smith's arrival at luxury brand prompts gags
September 2012
BBC Worldwide chief tipped to leave in restructure
George Entwistle understood to be lining up replacement for John Smith, who could get £1m payoff and £4m pension. By Mark Sweney
July 2011
MediaGuardian 100 2011 1-100
51. John Smith
Job: chief executive, BBC Worldwide Age: 53 Industry: broadcasting, publishing, digital media Turnover: £1.16bn Salary: £898,000 (total remuneration) 2010 ranking: 27
September 2010
Radio Times up for sale in BBC Magazines deal
BBC Worldwide looking to sell a majority stake in BBC Magazines, publisher of Radio Times, Top Gear and other titles. By Mark Sweney and James Robinson
July 2010
MediaGuardian 100 2010 1-100
27. John Smith
BBC Worldwide reports record profits
June 2010
BBC Worldwide's John Smith defies critics who attack its size and ambition
BBC Worldwide ignores ban on executive bonuses
October 2009
BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith avoids pay review
Media Monkey
Big Cheese Chart: ITV and Channel 4
Media Monkey
Big Cheese Chart: ITV and Channel 4
Media Monkey
Big Cheese Chart: ITV and Channel 4
July 2009
BBC Worldwide/Channel 4 deal to be signed 'within weeks'
MediaGuardian 100 2009 (1-100)
31. John Smith
June 2009
BBC expenses: Worldwide boss John Smith claims £36,000 in five years
BBC expenses: a selection of the executives' claims
July 2008
49. John Smith
Job: chief executive, BBC Worldwide Age: 50 Industry: broadcasting, publishing, digital media Turnover: £916.3m Staff: 1,000 Salary: £486,000 (including bonus and expenses/benefits) New entry
June 2007
BBC Worldwide to double profits
8am: BBC Worldwide expects to double its profits to £200m within five years, according to chief executive John Smith. By Leigh Holmwood.
March 2007
BBC Worldwide lays out digital plans
BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has outlined an ambitious digital strategy for the corporation's commercial arm. By Jemima Kiss.
September 2006
ITV headhunters go after BBC Worldwide boss
12.15pm: ITV chief executive headhunters Zygos have been in talks with BBC Worldwide boss John Smith. By Tara Conlan.
