Neale Simpson Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Currently acting as the creative lead on two key funded projects for Thames for UK and US broadcasters. Previously working for production labels in the UK and US, including: Ant & Dec’s Mitre Studios, Thames, Label1, Fremantle US, Apploff Studios and Underdog Films. Additionally, approached by Merlin Entertainments to lead on developing concepts for the next generation of immersive experiences to launch in London and internationally, informed by rigorous analysis of cultural trends.

Courted to join Thames, the leading entertainment production company in the UK, with the aim of creating new IP, improving Thames’ overall commission-rate and broadening broadcaster relationships.Led a targeted and ambitious creative strategy that delivered over £13m+ in new business in one year; devising and pitching multiple high-value commissions, inc: Big Celebrity Detox (8x60 for E4), Quizverse (pilot for NBC/BBC) and Battle Camp (9x60 for Netflix).Implemented a transformative restructuring of the development team, emphasising inclusivity, clear hierarchy, and increased opportunities for entry-level talent.

London, United Kingdom

Promoted a third time to oversee RDF’s overall creative strategy, alongside sole responsibility for its entertainment label, Fizz, with oversight of all development and production as the super-indie’s leading creative and business winner.Sustained growth leading a creative team who delivered above target every year for a decade, taking the company from £20m+ to over £33m+.Led a dynamic and thriving creative team, delivering acclaimed productions including The Crystal Maze for C4 and Nickelodeon, Tipping Point for ITV, Shipwrecked for E4, managing multiple high-value projects, budgets exceeding £5m and driving successful brand exploitation initiatives.Pioneered parent company-wide mentoring and diversity initiatives in the UK.Led compassionate staff welfare measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, subsequently developing and implementing effective COVID protocols for major series delivery under unprecedented conditions.

London, United Kingdom

Promoted to run RDF’s entertainment department and, two year’s later, promoted again to launch a stand-alone entertainment-focused label, Fizz ,with a renewed focus on delivering growth through high-value commissions.Orchestrated four consecutive years of surpassing aggressive growth targets, building a new creative team, securing major commissions with ITV, Channel 4, Nat Geo, and TV3 and culminating in the primetime success of Britain’s Brightest on BBC1.Expanding RDF’s client base, securing major commissions with ITV, Channel 4, Nat Geo, TV3 in Ireland and landing a prime-time Saturday night format Britain’s Brightest for BBC1.

London, United Kingdom

Joined RDF to bolster the development team, quickly transforming the company’s overall approach to pitching, introducing design and editing tools that delivered an immediate impact on success. Created and co-created numerous formats, inc: Ruth Watson Means Business (15x60, C4); The Renovation Game (20x60 & 30x60, C4), Real Family Cook Off (7x60, C5) and Peter Andre’s Bad Boyfriend Club (8x60, ITV2).

London, United Kingdom

Part of a two-person team, devising, pitching and producing the entertainment formats, including: Scream If You Know The Answer (Series 1,2&3 for UKTV), Hello, Goodbye (Series 1&2, Sky1), World Series of Dating (8x30, BBC3), Top Trumps (8x60, C5).

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

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