Arrow Adds to Senior Management Team

Arrow International Media has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Julia Hardwell to head of talent and Kyran Speirs to head of postproduction.

In her new role, Hardwell will be responsible for delivering end-to-end resourcing and talent services for all U.K. and U.S. hiring, as well as developing relationships with internal and external talent. She will also be responsible for devising and implementing training programs while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Hardwell joined Arrow in 2019 as talent manager. She began her TV career on children’s series such as Art Attack, Newsround and Blue Peter. From production manager at the BBC, she moved into talent management at ITV and then studio management, where she oversaw studio facilities for shiny floor live and pre-recorded productions.

In his new role as head of postproduction, Speirs will be responsible for continuing to grow Arrow’s in-house post department. He will also continue the growth of partnering talent and suppliers, as well as invest in talent to expand Arrow’s growing postproduction team.

Iain Pelling, managing director at Arrow, said: “Since the very beginning, we have recognized that to make the very best content, we need to properly invest in talent and in technology. Consistently making over 100 hours of high-quality content every year is no mean feat operationally, particularly when the majority of those productions are filmed outside the U.K. Talent and technology have been at the forefront of our investment strategy for many years. Our growth plans continue to be ambitious, and these new roles will enable us to nurture and develop our people and grow our technological capacity while future-proofing and innovating. Both Julia and Kyran have played a pivotal role in Arrow’s success to date, so we are delighted that they will be joining the senior management team in their new roles.”

Hardwell commented: “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about supporting and developing careers within an industry that is notoriously difficult to navigate. I’m thrilled to be leading the talent team at Arrow to help build a fantastic pool of talent as the company continues to grow and expand its portfolio.”

Speirs added: “I have always been very proud to be a part of the Arrow family. I believe tremendously in the values, talent and vision that Arrow champions. To continue this epic journey as head of postproduction is truly a great honor. I am thrilled and excited to continue working with an ever-growing, ever-evolving, boundless team of exceptional talent.”