Wales-based producer Boom has made two new executive appointments, tapping Angela Oakhill as director of operations and Elen Rhys as head of Boom Kids.
Oakhill brings more than three decades of experience managing companies and unscripted programming and global brands. Most recently, Oakhill served as director of production at RDF, where she spent 14 years overseeing a slate across Bristol, London and Wales that includes Only Connect, Dickinson’s Real Deal, Tipping Point, The Crystal Maze, Eat Well for Less and Shop Well for Less.
Rhys is a former head of entertainment and factual entertainment and commissioner of entertainment at pubcaster S4C. Prior to joining S4C, she was a producer, director and scriptwriter of educational content and children’s programs in both the English and Welsh language for the BBC.
Oakhill will support Boom’s managing director, Nia Thomas; director of programs, Rachel Evans; and director of development, Kate Devlin, in their current roles.
Rhys replaces Angharad Garlick, who steps down in February as head of Boom Kids after 20 years in the role.
Boom has recently promoted Cai Morgan to head of digital, Katie Fazackerley Mason to head of production, Louise Harry to HR business partner and Lowri Farr to production executive.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Angela and Elen to Boom,” Thomas said. “Angela’s impressive track record, expert vision and commercial acumen will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business. Elen’s editorial instincts, creativity and tenacity will also prove vital as we drive new projects into production. With the support of our newly promoted senior team, we look forward to taking the company from strength to strength.
“I would like to thank Angharad Garlick for her invaluable contribution to Boom over the past 20 years. It has been an utter pleasure to work alongside her, and she leaves an extraordinary legacy.”