BBC Studioworks has appointed Jon Noakes as commercial director as the company looks to grow its business, and open new studios outside of London.
Noakes will join Studioworks on 1st December having recently worked with the company on a consultancy basis to formulate its long-term growth strategy.
He will report into BBC Studioworks’ CEO, Andrew Moultrie, and will grow the business by delivering new revenue streams, he’ll also lead BBC Studioworks’ newly created commercial division and be responsible for both the sales and communications teams.
“Jon has a brilliant mind, is a proven performer and has a real ‘can do’ attitude” said Andrew Moultrie, CEO, BBC Studioworks. “He is the perfect leader to shape our newly created commercial division, drive our commerciality, and advance our business in response to the growing industry demand for studio space.”
Noakes aded, “The business has a real opportunity to grow, and the strong foundations of talented people and exceptional service required to achieve it. I look forward to expanding Studioworks’ footprint and working in closer collaboration with our existing and future partners to understand how we can help meet their long-term and short-term needs.”