Endemol UK CEO Extends Contract to 2014

LONDON: A new agreement extends Tim Hincks’s tenure as CEO of Endemol UK to December 2014.

Hincks took on the role of CEO of Endemol UK in January 2008. Under his leadership, the business has grown each year, diversifying across genres such as comedy, reality, drama, sport, entertainment, game shows, factual entertainment, children’s and digital content. Over the last 12 months, Endemol UK has had 73 series on the air, 30 of which were new commissions.

Ynon Kreiz, the chairman and CEO of Endemol, commented: “Tim is an extraordinarily skilled operator and a world class creative talent. He has fostered an exceptional team at Endemol UK, which continues to deliver hit after hit and is a testament to the quality of his leadership. Having people of his caliber leading our operations around the world is essential as we continue to grow Endemol globally. I very much look forward to working with him as we build on the opportunities ahead.”

Hincks added: “Endemol is one of the most creative and dynamic companies in the world and in the U.K. I’m privileged to be surrounded by some of the most talented people in the business. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.”