Noel Hedges Moves to Shine International

LONDON: Noel Hedges is leaving his role as the senior VP of sales and acquisitions for the Americas at ITV Studios Global Entertainment to take up the newly created post of senior VP of acquisitions at Shine International.

Hedges will relocate from Los Angeles to London, taking on his new role with Shine International in September. He is tasked with working across scripted and unscripted programming, with group and third-party representation and investment. Hedges will report to the incoming CEO of Shine International upon their appointment.

Alex Mahon, the president of the Shine Group, said: “Noel has an exceptional track record across many genres and territories and will be a key addition to the Shine International team in its new home in London. His experience in international scripted productions, in particular, complements our continued and increased investment in this area, building on the recent success of The Hour from Kudos.”

Hedges added: “Shine Group companies both create and represent world class content. It will be a privilege to work with so many talented producers to realize their ambitions for their shows through funding and distribution.”