Sarah Cunliffe & Kirstie McLure
Kirsty McLure, the former MD of Tinopolis-owned UK prodco Pioneer Productions, has taken the same position at science and wildlife indie Big Wave Productions.
McLure was MD of Pioneer from 2012 to 2016, and her arrival at Big Wave comes as company founder Sarah Cunliffe moves from MD to CEO.
At Pioneer, McLure drove the company’s expansion beyond its science remit, growing its output in fast-turnaround science documentaries, lifestyle and natural history. She also set up the company’s LA office.
Alongside McLure’s appointment, Big Wave creatives Mark Woodward and Emma Ross have been named creative directors of the company to work alongside McLure and Cunliffe to build its creative vision and output.
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Big Wave Productions Installs New Managing Director
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Specialist factual producer Big Wave Productions has brought in Kirstie McLure to serve as its new managing director.
McLure served as managing director of Pioneer Productions from 2012 to 2016, helping to transform the company into a leading producer of factual content and positioning the company for its sale to Tinopolis Group.
The appointment sees Big Wave founder Sarah Cunliffe move from the managing director role to become CEO. Mark Woodward and Emma Ross become creative directors of Big Wave to work alongside McLure and Cunliffe.
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Cunliffe commented: “This is a hugely exciting appointment that will help us to accelerate our growth. Kirstie’s appointment, coupled with the strengthening of the wider senior team, allows us to scale up our capacity to meet the increased demand we have seen for our programming. Kirstie is known for creating hundreds of hours of specialist factual progra
Big Wave shuffles leadership, appoints Kristie McLure as managing director UK-based factual producer Big Wave Productions is restructuring its leadership with a series of moves including the appointment of a new managing director.
Kirstie McLure (pictured, right) will step into the role of managing . May 17, 2021
UK-based factual producer Big Wave Productions is restructuring its leadership with a series of moves including the appointment of a new managing director.
Kirstie McLure (pictured, right) will step into the role of managing director, effective immediately. McLure has produced Emmy Award-winning series, and was formerly managing director at Pioneer Productions from 2012 to 2016.
Big Wave founder Sarah Cunliffe (left) will now move from managing director to the CEO position.