Head of TV at FEATURISTIC FILMS, a London-based entertainment company that develops, produces and finances bold, innovative and commercially driven FILM, TV and DOCUMENTARY for the international market. As Head of TV, Iead the documentary and television division, overseeing and developing its growing slate of scripted and non-scripted features and series for the broadcast and streaming markets. Recent successes include feature documentary BARDOT starring screen legend, Brigitte Bardot, distributed by Fremantle; ART OF THE JUMP a feature documentary on Parkour pioneer Sebastien Foucan co-produced with Red Bull Studios and the recently delivered SECRET AMAZON: INTO THE WILD, a two-part unscripted TV series introducing explorer Lucy Shepherd, who embarks on an epic, world first quest crossing of virgin rainforest, for Channel 4 and ZDF (Germany), and sold by BBCS Distribution; Grierson nominated SILVERBACK a feature documentary co-produced with Off The Fence (Oscar-winner My Octopus Teacher), BBC Two and France TV and A RESILIENT MAN, a feature documentary that charts the physical and mental journey back from the brink of Steven McRae, principal dancer at the Royal Ballet of London, co-produced with Flair Production (France) which launches in theatres and will broadcast on Canal+ and BBC’s Arena strand.

WAG Entertainment is an international production and distribution company, and key supplier of quality programming across a range of genres, to major TV platforms the world over.I joined WAG Entertainment during a 6 month consultancy, whose primary role was to set the strategic direction and kick-start WAG Entertainment’s acquisitions drive, helping them to realise their ambitions as a global distributor of quality content from multiple producers, globally.Working hand-in-hand with the SVP Global Sales to expand WAG Worldwide’s sales catalogue to include exciting and innovative content from third party rights owners, whilst raising its global profile as a top tier distributor. Forged great relationships with producers in global markets and in key genres, identified for their quality and commercial potential; also built on relationships with broadcasters globally, seeking opportunities to acquire rights within co-productions.

Responsible for maximising CNBC’s distribution on key digital platforms, working closely with global product development teams, exploring key consumer and business market opportunities. Key areas included:

A strategic role managing channel distribution, licence negotiations and syndication deals across EMEA and maximising CNBC’s distribution on key digital and mobile platforms.

Launched successful B2B initiative, responsible for increasing CNBC’s market penetration with financial institutions and trading platforms throughout Europe, developing significant new revenue streams.