The ATS Team Brings on Workerbee Exec

Nicola Griffiths, formerly head of production at Workerbee, has joined The ATS Team as senior VP of production.

In her new role, Griffiths is tasked with forging co-production deals and relationships with indies, broadcasters and streaming platforms. With a focus on The ATS Team’s slate of original IP, Griffiths will work between Manchester and the company’s London, Los Angeles and Lisbon offices to continue developing its international formats.

The exec will work alongside Shayna Waldman, ATS’s development and production executive, and will report into Danny Sanz, managing director and COO.

Griffiths commented: “Having worked closely with The ATS Team for a number of years, I’ve seen firsthand the skills, expertise and dedication of its team to delivering world class shows around the world. For a start, not enough people in the industry know that The ATS Team is responsible for the production of nearly 90 (yes, 90!) seasons of Ninja Warrior around the world. If that does not scream of a company with quality and delivery of production embedded in its DNA, then nothing does. The talent they have is outstanding and my ambition is to come on board, foster further relationships with co-production partners, and both develop and get commissioned the brilliant original IP on its slate.”

Sanz said: “Bringing Nicola on board to The ATS Team will be a jewel in our crown—we’ve worked with her for years and know she’s one of the most experienced heads of department in the business. Plus, we genuinely love working with her and feel completely honored that this is the next step for her after being with the brilliant folks at Workerbee.”