I am an experienced media COO with over 20 years working in leadership roles at some of the UK’s most successful production companies. Leading strategy and operations I am practised at creating company budgets, being responsible for the P&L, overseeing finance, production, legal, HR and operations teams. On the commercial I have been responsible ... Read More

I am an experienced media COO with over 20 years working in leadership roles at some of the UK’s most successful production companies. Leading strategy and operations I am practised at creating company budgets, being responsible for the P&L, overseeing finance, production, legal, HR and operations teams. On the commercial I have been responsible for raising finance, negotiating commercial terms and overseeing the global distribution of content. I was a founder member of the award-winning production company Betty, producers of the highly acclaimed series The Undateables (C4), My Dream Farm with Monty Don (C4) and various series with Bear Grylls (C4, ITV, and Discovery). I was instrumental in growing the company from start-up in 2001 to the sale of the company to Discovery Communications in 2011I have also worked as a Chief Operating Officer at production giant, All3 Media, where I headed up operations for Maverick Television, producers of award-winning children’s series Operation Ouch (CBBC) and Optomen, producers of long running hit, The Great British Menu (BBC2). I was responsible for implementing environmentally conscious and sustainable new methods of production, as well as leading on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.I am highly motivated by entrepreneurial and creative environments. Happy when creating motivated, successful teams.Short CV attached. For an in-depth CV please email or call. Read Less