Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh as Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East.
Cubbon joins EMG / Gravity Media with immediate effect from Warner Bros. Discovery where he held titles such as VP – Head of UK Finance and Supply Chain, VP – Head of Commercial Development UK & Ireland and most recently VP – Head of Strategic Planning and Operations UK & Ireland.
Hindhaugh has held numerous roles at BT Sport, the BBC, and Warner Bros Discovery. He is currently the VP of Content and Host Broadcast at WBD, where as the incoming Head of BT Sport he was responsible for supporting the transition and launch of TNT Sports in July 2023. During his time at BT Sport he led the multiplatform channel’s business, responsible for the editorial, content and operational strategy and delivery.
The appointments follow the merger of EMG and Gravity, which was announced in January. EMG / Gravity Media announced its senior leadership team in February.
EMG / Gravity Media has 30 offices, more than 100 OB trucks and flypacks and 40 studios across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia.
Shaun Gregory, CEO of EMG / Gravity Media, said: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Charlie as our Chief Operating Officer and Jamie as our Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia & Middle East. Charlie brings unparalleled experience and strategic vision to our leadership team, with a proven track record of building empowered working environments and driving high-performing teams. His dynamic leadership will be instrumental in propelling our global operations forward.
“Similarly, Jamie’s extensive experience and strategic acumen make him the ideal candidate to lead our operations through an exciting phase of growth and development. Under his leadership, we are confident that our presence in these markets will continue to thrive, delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.
“We also extend our sincere gratitude to Peter Bates as our interim Regional UK, USA, Australia & Middle East CEO for his leadership during the transition period.”
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