John Willis is a British television executive, documentary film director, and historian. He is known for his extensive career in British broadcasting, having held senior leadership roles including Director of Programmes at Channel 4 and Director of Factual and Learning at the BBC. Willis served as the chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) from 2012 to 2014. As a historian and author, he has published several books focused on the Second World War.
- Occupation
- historian, manager, documentary filmmaker
