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Glasgow Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary BBC Scotland presenter steps away from show
Broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani presented her final Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio Scotland on Saturday, June 14, BBC News reported. The 'Shereen' show originally launched in 2008 and featured Nanjiani and a range of guests debating big talking points each week and reviewing the latest TV and streaming releases. Before joining the BBC, the 63-year-old was a well-known STV newsreader for 20 years. Legendary BBC Scotland presenter steps away from show (Image: Newsquest) Born in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, in 1961, Nanjiani graduated from the University of Glasgow before she began her broadcasting career at the age of 22 as a trainee journalist at STV. Following that, the much-loved presenter went on to become Scotland's first Asian-heritage newsreader, presenting Scotland Today for two decades until she left STV in 2006. In 2020, the star was awarded an MBE for her services to Scottish broadcasting. READ MORE: BBC Scotland reveal big change after departure of presenter Following her departure, Nanjiani revealed she had loved being part of the BBC Radio Scotland weekend family for so long. She said: "I've made so many good friends on the show over the years. "They made me laugh and they made me think, and it's always been a joy to come to work in the morning. "Finally, I'd like to thank our lovely listeners who've stayed with us throughout the years and joined in the conversation. "I'll miss them all, but this feels like a good time in my life to get my weekends back again, have a lie in, and explore new adventures." BBC Radio Scotland commissioning editor Heather Kane Darling added: "Shereen is one of Scotland's most experienced and respected broadcasters, and it's been a pleasure to work with her over the last 19 years. "I know our teams will miss working with her, and we thank her for her professionalism and dedication during her time with us." The BBC reported that over the summer, the 10am to 11.30am slot will be filled by Saturday Morning with Zara Janjua. Details of the new show for autumn will be announced in due course.
The Herald Scotland
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
BBC Scotland's Shereen show comes to close after 17 years
'Shereen' launched in 2008 and featured the Scots broadcaster discussing the week's news and TV with a range of contributors. Nanjiani, who was awarded an MBE in 2020 for services to broadcasting, said: 'I have loved being part of the BBC Radio Scotland weekend family for the past 17 years. I feel very lucky to have worked with brilliant producers committed to making the show the best it can be and to have such an entertaining and insightful group of people joining me every week for a blether over breakfast. 'I've made so many good friends on the show over the years- they made me laugh and they made me think and it's always been a joy to come to work in the morning. 'Finally, I'd like to thank our lovely listeners who've stayed with us throughout the years and joined in the conversation. I'll miss them all, but this feels like a good time in my life to get my weekends back again, have a lie in, and explore new adventures.' Nanjiani is the latest high-profile departure at the broadcaster. Janice Forsyth, who worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, stepped down in February this year after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Bryan Burnett is on leave from his nightly show, Get It On, while he has treatment for appendiceal cancer. Grant Stott is filling in until Burnett's return. There have been major changes, too, in the BBC Scotland management team. The broadcaster's new director, Hayley Valentine, started in the job last November, replacing Steve Carson. A new head of audio and events, Victoria Easton Riley, has joined the corporation from Bauer Media UK, where she was praised for 'driving unprecedented growth' across flagship stations including Clyde 1 and Forth 1. Recent decisions by BBC management, chief among them pulling the plug on the soap River City, have been criticised by viewers, the actors' union Equity, and MSPs. A petition to save the show has 12,000 signatures. As revealed in The Herald last week, the broadcaster is also cutting its coverage of the Edinburgh festivals. Instead of broadcasting a fortnight of shows from its own pop-up venue, the BBC will stage five days of events with ticketed audiences in a space shared with the Pleasance Courtyard and the EICC. Previous guests at the pop-up venue, which has operated for 14 years, have included authors Denise Mina, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Andrew O'Hagan and the actor Brian Cox. Born in Elderslie in 1961, Nanjiani began her broadcasting career in 1983 as a trainee journalist at STV, presenting her first live TV bulletin in 1987. She was a chief news anchor at STV, presenting the Scotland Today news programme from 1987 until leaving to go freelance in May 2006. While at STV she reported from Lockerbie, Dunblane, and on the setting up of the Scottish Parliament. Internationally, she reported from South Africa on the election of Nelson Mandela, and from Romania after the fall of Ceausescu. She began presenting Scotland Live for BBC Radio Scotland in August 2006, before moving on to her own weekend show in 2008. Over the summer, the 10.00-11.30 am slot will be filled by Saturday Morning with Zara Janjua, which will feature a blend of entertainment and debate. A new Saturday morning format will launch in the autumn. Heather Kane Darling, commissioning editor, BBC Radio Scotland, said: 'Shereen is one of Scotland's most experienced and respected broadcasters and it's been a pleasure to work with her over the last 19 years. I know our teams will miss working with her and we thank her for her professionalism and dedication during her time with us. Our studio door will always remain open to Shereen for future opportunities.'
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kumail Nanjiani Joins Datadog's DASH Conference As Featured Speaker
Press Release – Datadog Practitioners and executives at JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase will join previously announced speakers from organisations like Redfin, Thales IFE, Toyota and more. Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, recently unveiled new speakers for its annual DASH conference, taking place June 10-11, 2025 at North Javits Center in New York City. Kumail Nanjiani, the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian known for The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will be joining the DASH main stage as the featured speaker. In his fireside chat at DASH, Nanjiani will share his perspective on being creative under pressure and his story of making the transition from a standup comedian to a big screen star, all while providing an honest view on collaboration and tech culture. Along with highlighting Nanjiani as the featured speaker, Datadog also announced new customer speakers for the conference. Practitioners and executives at JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase will join previously announced speakers from organisations like Redfin, Thales IFE, Toyota and more. 'DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI,' said Jeremy Garcia, VP of Technical Community at Datadog. 'We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers.' To learn more and to register for DASH, please visit: And follow the latest event announcements on X @dashconio. About Datadog Datadog is the observability and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, cloud security and many other capabilities to provide unified, real-time observability and security for our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
Techday NZ
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
Kumail Nanjiani will serve as the featured speaker at Datadog's DASH conference in New York. Datadog has announced that Nanjiani, known for his roles in The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will address attendees at the technology conference scheduled to take place at the North Javits Center on 10-11 June 2025. The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian is set to participate in a fireside chat during which he will share his insights on maintaining creativity under pressure. Nanjiani will also discuss his journey from stand-up comedy to mainstream cinema, offering his views on collaboration and the evolving culture within the technology sector. Alongside the announcement of Nanjiani as the event's featured speaker, Datadog has confirmed the participation of representatives from several major organisations. Speakers from JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase have been named, with previously confirmed participation from companies including Redfin, Thales IFE and Toyota. Jeremy Garcia, Vice President of Technical Community at Datadog, commented on the programme: "DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI. We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers." The conference will feature more than fifty sessions and intends to facilitate discussions on the trajectory of applications, infrastructure, security, and generative artificial intelligence within the technology landscape. Participants will include both practitioners and business executives, reflecting a broad cross-section of the industry. Nanjiani's participation aims to add a new perspective to the conference, particularly regarding the intersection of creative industries and technology. His session will focus on how professionals adapt under pressure, collaborative workflows in different sectors, and personal experiences related to the cultural shifts within technology environments. The inclusion of customer speakers from a variety of sectors, including finance, automotive, legal information, travel, and digital assets, provides a platform for sharing experiences regarding cloud applications, digital transformation, and associated security challenges. The listed organisations are expected to contribute to technical discussions and share practical approaches to emerging industry issues. The DASH conference has been organised as a forum centred on current and future issues in application development, infrastructure management, digital security and the emerging role of artificial intelligence. This year's event brings together delegates and experts from companies of varying capacities and specialisations. Datadog is presenting the conference as an opportunity to promote dialogue among different stakeholders in technology, from developers and security specialists to business leaders and creative professionals. The event's agenda is designed to provide insights across a range of topics pertinent to digital business operations. The full programme of speakers and detailed session information is being finalised. Additional details regarding session times and topics are expected to be made available to participants ahead of the event.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kumail Nanjiani Joins Datadog's DASH Conference As Featured Speaker
Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, recently unveiled new speakers for its annual DASH conference, taking place June 10-11, 2025 at North Javits Center in New York City. Kumail Nanjiani, the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian known for The Big Sick, Silicon Valley and The Eternals, will be joining the DASH main stage as the featured speaker. In his fireside chat at DASH, Nanjiani will share his perspective on being creative under pressure and his story of making the transition from a standup comedian to a big screen star, all while providing an honest view on collaboration and tech culture. Along with highlighting Nanjiani as the featured speaker, Datadog also announced new customer speakers for the conference. Practitioners and executives at JPMorgan Chase, Thomson Reuters, Rivian, Expedia and Coinbase will join previously announced speakers from organisations like Redfin, Thales IFE, Toyota and more. 'DASH is about bringing practitioners and teams together to discuss the future of applications, infrastructure, security and GenAI,' said Jeremy Garcia, VP of Technical Community at Datadog. 'We have over fifty sessions planned and are thrilled to welcome Kumail Nanjiani and customers from all over the world to our roster of speakers.' To learn more and to register for DASH, please visit: And follow the latest event announcements on X @dashconio. About Datadog Datadog is the observability and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, cloud security and many other capabilities to provide unified, real-time observability and security for our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
