“Call the Midwife” producer Pippa Harris is taking on another leadership role at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Per a press release, she will succeed Jane Lush as Chair of the organization. Harris will hold her new position for the next two years. Lush will now serve as Deputy Chair, the role Harris held for the past year.

“It’s a great honor to be elected Chair of BAFTA and I’m fortunate to be following in Jane Lush’s forthright footsteps. The last year has been a difficult and turbulent time for many in our industry, and I want to pay tribute to the calm, determined leadership that Jane has shown,” Harris said. “Alongside Jane, BAFTA’s talented and committed staff and membership, I want to ensure BAFTA continues to be a beacon for best practice in our industry. Now more than ever it’s vital that we continue to expand our outreach initiatives, scholarship program, and talent development schemes in order to ensure that those entering the industry are encouraged and supported regardless of their background, race, or gender.”

The “Penny Dreadful” producer has been working with BAFTA for a decade. She joined the Board of Trustees as Deputy Chair of the Film Committee in 2011. In 2015 she was promoted to Film Committee Chair.

During her tenure Harris has championed initiatives such as the BAFTA Scholarships program and BAFTA Elevate, a program that gives a boost to writers and directors from underrepresented communities. She served as chair on BAFTA’s recent taskforce fighting sexual harassment in the film industry and “has been a long-time supporter of greater diversity on and off screen and the need for gender parity in senior production roles.”

In 2003 Harris launched Neal Street Productions with theater producer Caro Newling and filmmaker Sam Mendes (James Bond franchise). She currently runs Neal Street’s Film and TV division with Nicolas Brown (“White Teeth”).

Before Neal Street Harris worked at the BBC as Head of Drama Commissioning.

Harris has received two BAFTA Award nominations for producing the Shakespeare trilogy “The Hollow Crown,” and another for her work on “Call the Midwife.” She’s also nabbed a Royal Television Society Award, National Television Award, and Prix Europa nominations.