The Crown producer Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) shocked the British TV industry on Thursday, unveiling that Charlotte Moore, currently chief content officer of the BBC, will be joining them as CEO of Left Bank, succeeding Andy Harries who just unveiled his focus on the chairman role of the producer owned by Sony.
In a second part to a dual role, she will also be appointed executive vp, creative director across SPT’s International Production Group.
“As the CEO of Left Bank, Charlotte will drive and implement a dynamic creative and growth strategy that concentrates on premium international content,” Sony said. “Building a talent network and slate to grow the business by engaging still further across all platforms to continue making the extraordinary content Left Bank is renowned for.”
In the newly created executive vp role, she will lead the group’s creative strategy. “She will work closely with president Wayne Garvie and Matthew Justice, executive vp, head of U.K. & Europe, as well as group production company and label heads, and the wider Sony Pictures and Sony Corp groups,” the firm said.
As the BBC’s chief content officer since 2020, Moore set the creative vision and editorial strategy for BBC content across all scripted and unscripted genres and platforms.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be returning to program making,” Moore said. “It’s been a privilege to lead the BBC creatively through a time of such unprecedented change, championing the very best British storytelling across radio and TV. … But I’m ready to take on a new challenge and can’t wait to embark on a whole new adventure with Left Bank Pictures and Sony.”
Wayne Garvie, president, international production at SPT, said about Moore: “One of the outstanding executives of her generation, it will be fantastic to have her leading the phenomenal team at Left Bank into a new era. And as our creative director, she will play a key role in ensuring Sony continues to maximize the opportunities of the digital age.”
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