Rowena Burke
About Rowena Burke
Rowena Burke serves as the Principal of Broadcasting Licensing at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in regulatory roles and compliance within the broadcasting sector, with previous positions at the Financial Ombudsman Service and UK Regulators' Network.
Current Role at Ofcom
Rowena Burke currently serves as Principal, Broadcasting Licensing at Ofcom. She has held this position since 2019, focusing on forward-looking policy work in television broadcasting. Her role involves overseeing licensing processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the broadcasting sector.
Previous Experience at Ofcom
Prior to her current role, Rowena Burke worked at Ofcom as Regulatory Lead for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy from 2020 to 2021. She also served as Senior Broadcast Licensing Executive from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the development of licensing frameworks and regulatory practices.
Experience at UK Regulators' Network
Rowena Burke was the UKRN Principal for Ofcom at the UK Regulators' Network from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she collaborated with various regulatory bodies to enhance the effectiveness of regulatory practices across the UK, focusing on shared challenges and opportunities.
Background in Financial Ombudsman Service
Rowena Burke has a significant background in the Financial Ombudsman Service, where she held multiple roles including Lead Adjudicator from 2015 to 2016, Ombudsman Manager from 2016 to 2017, and Adjudicator in the Trial Team from 2013 to 2015. Her experience in these positions involved decision-making and compliance within a regulatory framework.
Education and Qualifications
Rowena Burke studied at SOAS University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2005 to 2008. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she has applied throughout her career in regulatory roles.