Banijay has named Endemol Shine Group executives Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks as its UK chiefs, with Richard Johnston leaving the business following the merger of the two production giants. Salmo…
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“It’s a great moment to land one of the biggest production jobs in the world,” he said. “In Lucinda Hicks I also have a terrific partner – bright, hard-working and a lot of fun. Together, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and ambitious operation, where our teams have the support, direction and leadership they need but also the autonomy and freedom necessary to deliver the best ideas on the planet.
Salmon first joined Endemol Shine in 2016 following senior roles at the BBC and Channel 4. Hicks was elevated to her COO role in 2015 having previously run Endemol Shine producer Dragonfly. She said she was looking forward to “driving innovation and originality” in Banijay UK’s output. Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said: “Already heavily engaged in the country’s business and tapped into much of its network, Peter and Lucinda were in a prime position to take the group through the next stage of its journey.” He also thanked Johnston for his “incredible dedication, commendable service and significant hard work in putting the UK group and its labels in such great health.”
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