Barry Kimm describes having been at Pact since "the last century".  She started in the industry working for an ITV company dealing with personnel matters and the interpretation of  union agreements. 

When Channel 4 was created she joined the former body of Pact, the BFTPA, which, at that time, represented only film producers.  Her role was to assist the independent television producers commissioned by Channel 4 in the application of the union agreements and any employment issues relating to production. 

Barry is still kept very busy handling the vast array of production queries which arise daily.