Simon Andreae’s Naked Entertainment Installs COO

LONDON: Naked Entertainment, Simon Andreae’s recently launched factual and entertainment production company, has appointed Susie Dark as chief operating officer.

Dark will be responsible for all financial, legal and operational aspects of the indie, which is backed by FremantleMedia and has several series commissions in the pipeline. Dark has worked in senior production roles for such production companies as Endemol, Mentorn Media and Tiger Aspect, and for a number of international studio groups, including MTV and Fox.

Simon Andreae, CEO of Naked Entertainment, said: “Susie and I worked closely together when we were both at Fox. I’ve always admired her combination of business savvy and editorial skill. She will ensure that we have the firmest foundations as we continue to build our brand.”

Dark added: “I am thrilled to be joining Naked and in particular to be working with Simon. His knack for turning provocative ideas into popular hits makes Naked a hugely exciting place to work and I look forward to helping expand the company with this philosophy in mind.”