New EP Appointment for Arrow Media

Arrow Media has named Stuart Pender, who has been with the factual label for more than two years, as executive producer.

Pender has extensive experience as a series producer, having worked with broadcasters in the U.K. and U.S.—BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Discovery and National Geographic—across the full range of factual programming. During his time at Arrow, Pender has been series producer on some of the company’s most successful and long-running crime series, including See No Evil, Body Cam and The Devil Speaks for Investigation Discovery.

Tom Brisley, creative director at Arrow Media, said: “It’s a fantastic time for Arrow Media. 2020 saw our first series go out on Disney+ and we’ve opened 2021 with our first feature doc on discovery+. There’s a huge opportunity for us to grow our footprint in both the U.S. and the U.K. and, for that, we need a strong team of Execs. From hard-hitting documentaries to high-profile, talent-led fact ent, Stuart has a wealth of experience that’s perfect for Arrow Media. His background means he not only understands the demands and expectations of complex projects, but he delivers them with the creative flair we are looking for. I’m really looking forward to working with him in his new role.”

Pender commented: “Factual TV is at a really exciting moment. Arrow Media is rightly on an upward trajectory and at the forefront of working with the streamers. It’s not only that which sets them apart, though. It’s a place where everyone’s contribution is celebrated and listened to, and a company that invests internally and really taps into its talent. I’m thrilled to become an executive producer and cannot wait to play my part in Arrow’s success.”