MUMBAI: ITV Studios has appointed Pat Younge, as the new non-executive director. Younge is an award-winning journalist and creative leader with 30 years’ experience working at major broadcasters in the UK and abroad, he takes up the role with immediate effect.

Younge will share his knowledge on International experience and insight to support the ITV Studios executive team. He will assist with the ongoing implementation of the Studios strategy, offer specialist advice and help develop the business. Younge replaces Denise O’Donoghue who previously held the role.

He is currently the co-managing director of Cardiff Productions after recently leaving the Sky-backed production outfit Sugar Films.

Pat Younge said, “It’s good to be coming back to ITV where I started my career. Julian has built a great team and ITV Studios has some fantastic labels, and I hope to help them build on their successes.”

ITV Studios MD Julian Bellamy added, “Pat is a renowned leader in our industry with extensive experience across programme making, running Studios and TV channels.  His contribution to the ITV Studios Board will be invaluable and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Previously, Younge led the BBC Television Production studio, responsible for over 2500 hours of TV programming overseeing shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Doctor Who and Top Gear. Prior to that, he was a president at Travel Channel Media, during which time shows including Man v Food were launched.