They will all report to Bassetti.

Other than Turton, who was previously CEO of All3Media, all of the team originate from Banijay, with most of them also pre-dating Banijay’s 2020 acquisition of Endemol Shine, including Balmary, Chazarain, Van Sprang, Humphreys and Green. Gousset joined Banijay just a few months before the Endemol deal completed. Of the group, Townley is the only one who came from Endemol itself.

In a company-wide memo, Bassetti wrote: “Since their appointments, this group has made a significant contribution to the business, with many playing an integral role in delivering the merger and advancing the current integration – please join me in congratulating them as we embark on this next chapter.”

He added: “We will formally introduce the team across the business as the integration progresses. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience as we continue through this period of change.”

All3Media’s Thomas Shearer and Jamie McIntyre-Brown are also staying on as deputy CFO and deputy CLO respectively.