Big Bad Boo hires War Child exec
North American prodco Big Bad Boo Studios has expanded its international development team with the appointment of Nikki Whaites as its VP in Toronto.
Nikki Whaites
Whaites joins Big Bad Boo with 20 years of experience managing international development for leading non-governmental organisations, most recently with War Child Canada as the head of international development.
Her arrival comes after Big Bad Boo implemented entertainment-based educational initiatives with children’s charity Unicef and the ministries of education in 15 countries.
Based in New York and Vancouver, Big Bad Boo produces shows such as 16 Hudson, 1001 Nights and The Bravest Knight, and also operates VoD platform Oznoz.