Studio Lambert Promotes Mike Cotton to New Creative Director Role

Studio Lambert has elevated Mike Cotton to the newly established position of deputy creative director, effective immediately.

In this role, Cotton will report to Tim Harcourt, the company’s creative director. Cotton will work closely with Harcourt and the unscripted development team on devising and selling new series, as well as continuing to executive produce a number of Studio Lambert’s new and returning series.

Cotton has worked with Studio Lambert since its launch ten years ago and joined permanently in 2011. He worked in the London and L.A. offices, series producing both the U.K. and the multi-Emmy-winning U.S. version of Undercover Boss, in addition to serving as one of the executive producers on The People’s Couch, the U.S. version of Gogglebox. He executive produces Naked Attraction for Channel 4.

Harcourt said: “I’m delighted Mike has agreed to take on extra responsibility and become more involved in the ideas creation and selling side of the business. He is a very talented creative executive who can apply his skills to a wide range of shows.”

Cotton commented: “I can’t wait to get stuck into developing new series as well as continuing to oversee productions. It’s an exciting and busy time at Studio Lambert, and I look forward to helping the company grow further.”