After Party Studios Ups Joshua Barnett to CEO

After serving as managing director for seven years, Joshua Barnett has been named CEO of After Party Studios.

As CEO, Barnett will drive further expansion across branded and original content, international partnerships and digital-first production.

After Party Studios is behind Sky Sports’ SCENES, Channel 4.0’s Find The Cheater and Sidemen Charity Match, as well as SkyBet and EFL’s League of ’72.

“As MD, Joshua has guided After Party Studios’ transformation from a boutique production company into a globally recognized creative force,” said Ben Doyle, co-founder.

Callum McGinley, co-founder, added, “Josh’s respected leadership, sharp business vision and proven ability to scale teams position him perfectly to lead as CEO, propelling us into our next chapter of growth.”

“The past seven years have been an incredible ride,” Barnett said. “I’ve learned so much and couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built across YouTube, TV, film, socials and sport. Since KSI: Can’t Lose hit number one in 2018, we’ve never stopped pushing boundaries. Producing the sold-out Sidemen Charity Match at Wembley—my third as executive producer—was a real career highlight. None of it happens without our incredible 30-plus strong, award-winning team creating some of the best content online for brands, streamers and broadcasters. To be elevated to CEO at such a pivotal moment means everything, and I’m truly excited for what comes next.”