Eamon Hardy

Award-winning TV professional with an extensive range of experience across the UK and international broadcasting sectors. Formally a creative leader at the heart of the BBC's specialist factual, documentaries and current affairs output as commissioning editor, executive producer, film maker and proven business winner.

Background as a distinguished producer, director and investigative journalist at the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV with a reputation for making popular and accessible films while retaining the highest journalistic standards.

Spent five years in BBC Commissioning as editor and executive producer for current affairs and documentaries, commissioning many distinctive films from leading UK indies. Returned to production as Executive Producer in Specialist Factual working across several genres including history, arts, drama and business.

In both production and commissioning developed an extensive range of skills; creative and flexible leadership; strong editorial judgment; intellectual integrity; objective scrutiny; managing complex editorial productions; talent negotiation; driving digital innovation; championing creative risk.

Extensive commercial experience, pitching, winning business and creating global partnerships with the major US networks including Discovery, CNN, PBS, A&E, and Nat Geo. Developed co-pros with European producers including Canal+. France 5, ARTE, RAI, RTE and ZDF