Global has hired Craig Hunter as Managing Director of it’s newly launched Global Studios.
He joins from STV Studios, where he has been Creative Director of factual output for the past seven years, overseeing a significant expansion in unscripted programming and documentary production.
At Global, Craig will lead both creative and commercial development across the UK and internationally, managing the company’s original podcast slate and wider digital content strategy.
Craig will also oversee partnerships with The Overlap and The Fellas Studios, following Global’s recent investments in both businesses.
His role places him on the company’s Executive Committee, working alongside Group CEO Simon Pitts and Chief Broadcast and Content Officer James Rea.
Simon said: “Craig is an outstanding creative leader and I’m delighted that he’s joining Global to lead the growth of Global Studios.
“Our vision is that Global Studios becomes a leading international digital content business. It will be the ultimate one-stop-shop for creative talent, combining the biggest podcast shows, across both audio and video, with best-in-class production and market-leading monetisation, all powered by the unrivalled marketing power of Global’s radio, digital and outdoor network.”
Craig said: “I’ve loved every second of my time at STV Studios and I’m hugely proud of my team and the shows and brands we’ve built together.
“Now feels like the right time for a new challenge and I’m thrilled to be joining Global Studios at such an exciting moment.
“I’m excited to be leading one of the industry’s most dynamic digital content businesses and I’m looking forward to working with Simon, James and the talented team at Global to build the next chapter of success.”
James Rea added: “We have fantastic creative talent across Global Studios and Craig, having spent his career building brilliant shows and high-performing teams, has exactly the right energy we need to move it forward. I can’t wait for him to get started.”