Commissioner Moves
Up: Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning, BBC Wales
Nick Andrews has been appointed as Head of Commissioning at BBC Wales, leading commissioning across television, iPlayer and interactive platforms. As Head of Commissioning, he will join the Board of BBC Wales, as well as the newly-formed Commissioning Group which brings radio, television and online together for the first time to share cross-platform ideas and […]
In: Christine Shuler, Travel Channel
Christine Shuler has been appointed as Director of Programming at Travel Channel, based in New York and reporting to Neil Regan, Vice President, Programming. For the past year, as a consultant for the network, she lent her vast storytelling talents and passion for entertaining television to such popular series as Booze Traveler, Food Paradise and […]
Up: Michael Lang, EVP International Development and Digital, Discovery Networks International
Michael Lang has been promoted to the role of Executive Vice President of International Development and Digital at Discovery Nordics, reporting to Jean-Briac Perrette. Source: Realscreen
In: Rebecca Howard, SVP Emerging Platforms and Partnerships, Discovery VR
Rebecca Howard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Emerging Platforms and Partnerships at Discovery VR, based in Los Angeles, reporting to Karen Leever, EVP and General Manager of Discovery Digital Media. An established digital executive, Howard will be responsible for leading strategy, programming and production for Discovery Communications’ Webby- and Shorty-award winning Discovery VR brand […]
Up: Zai Bennett, Director of Programmes, Sky
Zai Bennett has been promoted to the new role of Director of Programmes, Sky Entertainment UK and Ireland, effective immediately. In this newly created role Zai will take on overall leadership of the UK Entertainment team which includes Director of Sky 1 and Sky Living Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky Arts and Non-Scripted Phil Edgar-Jones, […]
Out: Celia Taylor, Head of Non-Scripted, Sky
Celia Taylor is leaving her role as Head of Non-Scripted at Sky. Source: Broadcast
Out: Kate Maddigan, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, ITV
Kate Maddigan has left her role as Entertainment Commissioning Editor at ITV. Source: Broadcast
In: David Brindley, Head of Commissioning, Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment, BBC
David Brindley has been appointed as Head of Commissioning, Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment at the BBC, reporting to Alison Kirkham, Controller, Factual Commissioning. Source: C21 Media
Out: Marjorie Kaplan, President of International Content, Discovery
Marjorie Kaplan is leaving her role as President of International Content at Discovery, which was based in London. Source: Televisual press release
In: Bela Bajaria, VP Content, Netflix
Bela Bajaria has been appointed as Vice President, Content at Netflix, leading the team focused on TV and film licensing from major U.S. studios, as well co-production relationships with major U.S. networks. She will also oversee a new team developing original unscripted programs for Netflix Bajaria, who previously was President. Universal Television and a longtime […]
In: Stephen Oliver, Factual Commissioner, ABC TV
Stephen Oliver has been appointed as Factual Commissioner at ABC TV in Australia, reporting to Steve Bibb, Head of Factual. Source: TBI Vision
Out: Nick Fraser, Editor, BBC Storyville
Nick Fraser is leaving his post as Editor of BBC’s Storyville, to join Yaddo, a documentary SVOD. Source: TBI Vision
In: Julie Hanna, Factual Commissioner, ABC TV
Julie Hanna has been appointed as Factual Commissioner at ABC TV in Australia, reporting to Steve Bibb, Head of Factual. Source: TBI Vision
In: Dolores Gavin, Senior Executive, Development & Production, History
Dolores Gavin has been appointed as Senior Executive, Development and Production at History channel, based in NYC and reporting to Paul Cabana, EVP and Head of Programming. Source: Worldscreen
Out: Mette Hoffmann Meyer, Head of Docs and CoPros, DR TV
Mette Hoffmann Meyer is leaving her role as Head of Docs and Copros DR TV in Denmark.. Source: Realscreen
In: Joff Powell, Commissioning Editor, BBC Worldwide
Joff Powell has been appointed as commissioning editor (maternity cover) at BBC Worldwide, based in London and reporting to Tracy Forsyth, Genre Directory, Factual Entertainment. Source: Broadcast
Up: Alison Kirkham, Controller, Factual Commissioning, BBC
Alison Kirkham has been confirmed in the role of Controller, Factual Commissioning at the BBC. Alison Kirkham was appointed Acting Controller of BBC Factual Commissioning in May 2015. Prior to that, she was Head of Commissioning Formats and Features for BBC One and BBC Two for five years. Alison’s commissions include: Back In Time for […]
In: Fernando Gastón, VP Production and Development, NBC Universo
Fernando Gastón has been appointed as Vice President of Production and Development at NBC Universo, with oversight of entertainment programming and reporting to Bilai Joa Silar, Senor Vice President of Programming and Production. Source: Realscreen
In: Joshua Buckingham, Commissioning Editor, All 4
Joshua Buckingham has been appointed as Commissioning Editor at All 4, based in London and reporting to Charlie Palmer, Managing Editor. He will be responsible for commissioning and curating a range of themed collections – incorporating original and acquired short, mid and long-form programmes – which invite viewers to explore different subjects from a variety of […]
In: Pegah Farahmand, Commissioning Editor, All 4
Pegah Farahmand has been appointed as Commissioning Editor at All 4, based in London and reporting to Charlie Palmer, Managing Editor. She will be responsible for commissioning and curating a range of themed collections – incorporating original and acquired short, mid and long-form programmes – which invite viewers to explore different subjects from a variety of […]
In: Thom Gulseven, Commissioning Editor, All 4
Thom Gulseven has been appointed as Commissioning Editor at All 4, based in London and reporting to Charlie Palmer, Managing Editor. He will be responsible for commissioning and curating a range of themed collections – incorporating original and acquired short, mid and long-form programmes – which invite viewers to explore different subjects from a variety of angles. […]
In: Justin Rosenblatt, EVP of Original Programming and Development, Pop
Justin Rosenblatt has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development at Pop, based in Los Angeles and reporting to Brad Schwartz, President. Source: Realscreen
Out: Paul Adler, SVP Original Programming and Development, Pop
Paul Adler leaving his role as Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development at Pop. Source: Realscreen
In: Susie Jones, Commissioning Editor, Documentaries, SBS
Susie Jones has been appointed as Commissioning Editor, Documentaries at SBS, Australia, reporting to Joseph Maxwell, Head of Documentaries. Susie joins SBS from Matchbox Pictures where she is currently Factual Entertainment Development Executive. Susie brings extensive experience to SBS and most recently oversaw the development of productions for all networks at Matchbox Pictures, including SBS […]
In: Eli Lehrer, EVP, MTV2
Eli Lehrer has been appointed Executive Vice President at MTV2, reporting to Sean Atkins, President of MTV. He will be responsible for the brand vision, voice, and creative pipeline for the network. Lehrer joins MTV2 from Lifetime, where he has served as Senior Vice President and Head of Non-Fiction Programming since 2013. At Lifetime, Lehrer executive […]
In: Andrew O’Connell, VP Development and Production, Discovery Channel
Andrew O’Connell been appointed as Vice President of Development and Production at Discovery Channel, based in the United Kingdom, and reporting directly to Denise Contis, Executive Vice President of Production and Development for Discovery. In this new role, O’Connell will work closely with the UK production community tasked with generating the next factual format hits […]
Up: Patrick Holland, Editor, BBC2
Patrick Holland as been appointed as BBC Two Editor from mid-August 2016, to provide creative leadership and manage and run the channel, commissioning and scheduling programmes to enhance its distinctive identity in the portfolio of channels. Patrick has been Head of Documentaries since 2015, leading one of the biggest commissioning teams at the BBC, overseeing a […]
Out: Koby Gal Raday, SVP International Coproduction and Documentaries, ProSiebenSat.1TV Deutschland
Koby Gal Raday is leaving his post of Senior Vice President of International Coproduction and Documentaries at ProSiebenSat.1 TV Deutschland. Source: Realscreen
In: Paul Ricci, SVP and Head of Alternative Programming and Development, VH1
Paul Ricci has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Head of Alternative Programming and Development at VH1, reporting to Nina L. Diaz, Executive Vice President and Head of Reality Programming and Development. Source: TBI Vision
Out: Jill Holmes, Head of West Coast Development and Production, VH1
Jill Holmes is leaving her role of Head of West Coast Development and Production at VH1. Source: Realscreen
In: Kate Phillips, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning, BBC
Kate Phillips, currently Creative Director of Formats at BBC Worldwide, has been appointed Controller, Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC, from 5th September 2016. Kate will be responsible for overseeing entertainment commissioning across all BBC Television channels, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three, maintaining the success of current shows as well as finding future hits. In her […]
Out: Lauren Dolgen, EVP Series Development, MTV
Lauren Dolgen is leaving her role as Head of Reality Programming and Executive Vice President of Series Development at MTV. Source: Realscreen
In: Tom McDonald, Head of Natural History & Specialist Factual Commissioning, BBC
Tom McDonald is to add Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning to his existing role of Head of Natural History at the BBC. Source: Televisual
Out: Martin Davidson, Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning, BBC
Martin Davidson is to leave his post as BBC Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning in August 2016. Source: Televisual
Up: Chris McCarthy, President, VH1 & Logo
Chris McCarthy has been promoted to the role of President at VH1 and Logo TV, based in NYC and reporting to Doug Herzog, President, Viacom Music and Entertainment Group. Source: Realscreen
Out: Jody Smith, Entertainment Multiplatform Commissioner, Channel 4
Jodyy Smith is leaving his post of Entertaiment Multiplatform Commissioner at Channel 4, following a restructure. Source: Broadcast
Out: Adam Gee, Factual Multiplatform Commissioner, Channel 4
Adam Gee is leaving his post of Factual Multiplatform Commissioner at Channel 4, following a restructure. Source: Broadcast
Up: John Hay, Head of Specialist Factual, Channel 4
John Hay has been appointed as Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4, replacing David Glover who left the channel in April 2016 to launch an independent production company. Hay will report to Deputy Chief Creative Officer and Head of Factual Ralph Lee. John was named as Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, Arts in November 2013. […]
Up: Sarah Lazenby, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Channel 4
Sarah Lazenby has been promoted to the role of Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at Channel 4. Sarah will work under Head of Comedy Entertainment Ben Caudell and alongside Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Syeda Irtizaali. Since joining Channel 4 series Sarah has overseen include Sex Box, Noel Fielding’s Only In Japan, Derren Brown’s Pushed To The Edge, […]
Up: Robert Scanlon, EVP & GM Velocity
Robert Scanlon has been promoted to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager of Velocity, based in Silver Spring. Source: Realscreen
Out: Andrew O’Connell, Factual Commissioner, ITV
Andrew O’Connell is leaving his post of Factual Commissioner at ITV. Source: Broadcast
In: Jodie Scheer, Director of Programming, HGTV, DIY Network, Great American Country
Jodi Scheer has been appointed as Director of Programming at HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, reporting to John Feld, SVP Original Programming. Source: Realscreen
In: Kelly Webb Lamb, Head of Factual Entertainment, Channel 4
Kelly Webb Lamb has been appointed as Head of Factual Entertainment at Channel 4, reporting to Liam Humphreys Head of Entertainment. She will oversee Factual Entertainment output across the channel; developing established brands, overseeing ambitious upcoming projects and working closely with Liam in driving forward the strategy of delivering innovative, entertaining shows which offer a […]
Up: Joseph Schneier, VP Production and Development, Discovery Channel
Joseph Schneier has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Production and Development at Discovery Channel, based in Silver Spring and reporting to Chris Rantamaki, SVP Production and development. Source: Realscreen
In: Betsy Sanner Ayala, VP Programming, HGT, DIY Network, Great American Country
Betsy Sanner Ayala has been appointed as Vice President of Programming for HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, based in Knoxville, Tennessee and reporting to John Feld, Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Production. Source: Realscreen
In: Patrice Andrews, General Manager, Animal Planet
Patrice Andrews has been appointed as General Manager, Animal Planet from mid June 2016, based in NYC. Andrews will report to Rich Ross, Group President, Discovery, Animal Planet and Science Channel. She will oversee all aspects of programming, production, development, marketing and day-to-day operations for Animal Planet. Andrews most recently served as Chief Operating Officer – […]
In: Sue Murphy, Head of Factual Entertainment Commissioning, ITV
Sue Murphy has been appointed as Head of Factual Entertainment Commissioning at ITV. Murphy’s previous credits as Optomen Creative Director include Employable Me for BBC2, Bafta-nominated Kevin McCloud’s Escape To The Wild, Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares and Gordon Behind Bars, Undercover Doctor and Mary Portas Secret Shopper for Channel 4, Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch […]
Out: Alison Sharman, Head of Commissioned Content, SBS
Alison Sharman is leaving her post of Head of Commissioned Content at SBS in Australia, following a restructure. Source: Realscreen
Out: Claire Zolkwer, Commissioning Editor, Comedy Entertainment, ITV
Claire Zolkwer is leaving her role as Commissioning Editor for Comedy Entertainment at ITV after a restructure. Source: Broadcast
In: Michael Klein, EVP Original Content, MTV
Michael Klein has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Original Content at MTV with responsibility for all original programming, development, and creative across MTV and its related brands. A veteran creative executive whose credits include Vanity Fair Confidential for ID; Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Man V. Food for Travel Channel; and What Not […]
