Temple Street Appoints VP of Factual Entertainment

TORONTO: Temple Street Productions has named Gerry McKean as VP of factual entertainment, effective immediately.

McKean has more than 15 years of film- and TV-industry experience; he has served as executive producer for several hit reality shows, including Kitchen Nightmares, Nanny 911 and BBQ Pitmasters. 

McKean commented: “I’m thrilled to become a part of this dynamic, fast growing and internationally oriented company. I hope to take my years of experience in all facets of factual and reality television production to build upon Temple Street’s impressive development and production slate.”

Co-presidents, David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, added: "Gerry comes with a wealth of experience and relationships in the television industry. We couldn’t be more pleased to be working with him. His appointment reinforces our commitment to growing our factual and reality programming in both the Canadian, the U.S. and international market.”