Gemma Jennings | Global Vice President of Programme Partnerships
BBC STORYWORKS

Gemma Jennings is Global Vice President of Programme Partnerships at BBC Studios. She leads the organization’s international partnerships strategy and a diverse team of developers, creatives, partnerships experts, producers and marketeers to create meaningful and memorable content campaigns that win audiences, awards and valued partners. Gemma has represented BBC StoryWorks throughout the world, and has spoken at the United Nations, New York Climate Week and COP. Prior to joining the news organisation, Gemma led Brand, Media and Entertainment partnerships at Penguin Random House, working across non-fiction and talent-led portfolios. Her specialist fields are storytelling, branded documentaries, health, life sciences, technology and innovation.

Appearances:

Day 2 - World Orphan Drug Congress USA 2025 @ 12:50

Keynote panel & screening: The Next Frontier: The art of impactful storytelling in Rare Disease

For centuries, humans have used stories to inform, educate and entertain. Those values have shaped over 100 years of BBC storytelling: we know that when we get those three things right, we’re able to create content that lives on in audiences’ hearts, minds and memories.

This panel, featuring leaders with diverse expertise across biotechnology and rare disease, will delve into our findings and discuss how to tell stories about innovation that matters.

Moderator: Gemma Jennings, Global Vice President of Programme Partnerships, BBC STORYWORKS

Michele M Oshman, Chief Patient Advocate & Head, Patient Advocacy Center of Excellence, Biotechnology Innovation Organization