Tim Davie has secured his first position since departing the BBC, taking on the chairmanship of the Creative Industries Council.
The Government-backed body serves as a platform for industry advocacy.
This unpaid appointment represents a swift return to public life for the former director general.
Mr Davie announced he would leave the corporation following controversy surrounding a misleadingly edited Donald Trump speech broadcast on Panorama, which made the Republican appear as though he incited the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021.
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He will step away from the BBC next week after leading the organisation since 2020.
Prior to becoming director general, he ran the broadcaster's commercial operations.
The role is not unfamiliar territory for Mr Davie, who previously held the same chairmanship in 2018 and also serving as a trustee of the Tate and the Royal Television Society.
The former BBC chief will take over from Sir Peter Bazalgette, the former ITV chairman, at the start of August, the Telegraph reports.
Tim Davie will step away from the BBC next week after leading the organisation since 2020
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Initially, he will share leadership duties with Baroness Shriti Vadera, who chairs both Prudential and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Once Baroness Vadera concludes her tenure at year's end, Mr Davie will assume sole chairmanship.
In his new capacity, he will collaborate with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Business Secretary Peter Kyle.
Ms Nandy welcomed the appointment, saying: "Tim brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his diverse career, including his previous tenure in this position."
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The BBC came under fire after it was revealed they spliced a video of President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021
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Mr Davie's five years at the helm of the BBC were marked by multiple controversies.
These included the broadcast of antisemitic chants during a Glastonbury performance and a Gaza war documentary failed to reveal its narrator was the son of a Hamas official.
The corporation also faced scandals involving high-profile figures such as newsreader Huw Edwards and television presenter Gregg Wallace during his leadership.
His departure comes as the BBC prepares for new leadership under Matt Brittin, a former senior Google executive.
Mr Brittin's appointment has itself sparked debate due to his lack of journalism background and connections to the technology sector.
The incoming director general faces pressure to reveal his Google shareholdings amid conflict of interest concerns.
Rhodri Talfan Davies will serve as interim leader until Mr Brittin begins on May 18.
The creative industries sector contributes £146billion to the British economy annually.
Under Mr Davie's leadership, the council is expected to focus on priorities including innovation, access to finance, workforce development, trade and investment.
He expressed enthusiasm about his new role, saying: "It is a privilege to be asked to chair the Creative Industries Council and champion a sector that's a world-class success story for the UK.
"With the right backing, there's a huge opportunity for our creative industries to deliver not only significant growth for the UK economy in the years ahead, but also good growth that supports jobs and skills in every part of the country."
Mr Davie pledged to work with government to ensure the sector continues to exceed expectations internationally.
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