Hincks Given Top Role At Endemol

Tim Hincks has been promoted to chief executive of Endemol UK after a successful stint as UK chief creative officer.
Hincks has overseen the group’s output which includes ITV1 ‘Golden Balls’, BBC1’s ‘The One and Only’ and Channel 4’s ‘Big Brother’ over the past 5 years.
Hincks said: “I’m 100% focused on the business. It’s about focusing on creativity and making us more successful that we already are.
“It’s no secret that the business is linked to the creative side and if we’re not coming up with the ideas then the business suffers.”
The appointment marks the first time in three years that the company had a chief executive. The last person to hold the role was Tom Barnicoat before he moved to Amsterdam to become chief operating officer for the Endemol group.
As chief executive, Hincks will continue to oversee the creative side of Endemol UK and also become a member of Endemol’s international committee.
Endemol group chief executive officer, Aat Schouwenarr has also announced that joint managing director Luca Church is to become chief operating officer of Endemol UK. Church’s fellow managing director, Richard Johnston has been given a new job as Endemol UK chief financial officer.
Schouwenaar said: “Today’s announcement recognises the key roles they have all played in making this happen and paves the way for them to continue the success story under Endemol’s new ownership.”
Endemol UK also comprises production companies Brighter Pictures, Cheetah Television, Initial and Zeppotron.
For further information: www.endemoluk.com
(DS)