Ibison launched in 2015 and is a trusted executive search partner to some of the media industry’s most exciting and creative companies – from global studios to independent production companies and entrepreneurial start-ups.​

Our approach

  • We develop a bespoke search strategy for each client that includes extensive mapping of the market. We identify and interview a multitude of candidates for each search, most of whom are not actively looking. Our job is to present the opportunity in an honest but compelling way.

  • We are proud media specialists. Our expertise spans leadership roles within the industry, from corporate to creative. We pair up-to-date knowledge of the market with an advanced network of top talent and a data-driven approach.

  • Our team meets with an extensive number of candidates, clients and sources weekly and we prioritise attending key industry events. This allows us to bring deep insights and knowledge to help our clients make informed decisions.

  • We have a profound understanding of the pace of change within the global media industry. We bridge fast changing worlds to help our clients innovate and transform their organisations.

What our clients say

  • "Nicola, Lynnette and team are the epitome of professionalism."

    Lisa Edwards, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Ramsay Global

  • "We have worked with them on several searches and have always been incredibly impressed with their thoughtful, informed and hugely professional approach to finding the best possible person for the role required."

    Claire Poyser and Kate Little, Joint MDs, The Lime Group

  • "Ibison helped us understand what it was we were really after. Thanks Nicola and Lynnette!"

    Nick Southgate, CEO, Passion Pictures

  • "Ibison were a terrific representative of our company in the marketplace for talent, as well as working incredibly hard for us."

    Lucinda Hicks, Former CEO, Banijay UK

  • "The whole process was run very efficiently, with a genuine commitment to maintaining confidentiality for the business and candidates."

    John Hollywood, Director of Production Worldwide, IMG Productions

  • "It felt like a partnership from the outset, with thoughtful insight into finding the right candidates."

    Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN

  • "Team Ibison - you guys are SUCH a class act, and you’ve made it the most seamless process, bringing us a wonderful selection of brilliant candidates."

    Sam Richards, Co-founder, Storyvault Films

  • "You provided us with a really exciting list of candidates, including some very strong creatives who we hadn’t met before."

    Sophie Leonard, Former Creative Director, Minnow Films

  • "Ibison were fantastically professional, clear, honest and extremely helpful in guiding us."

    Martha Holmes, Chief Creative Officer, Plimsoll Productions

  • "We always value the depth of information we get from you, how you listen and respond to the brief and the quality of the data."

    Bella Lambourne, HR and Operations Director and Patrick Holland, Executive Chairman, Banijay UK

  • "Ibison's decks, candidate packs, and analysis were unbelievably helpful and we've never felt so well-supported."

    Claire Poyser and Kate Little, Joint Managing Directors, Lime Pictures

  • "Ibison’s ability to reach the international TV market was key for us."

    Johnny Webb, Co-Founder & CEO, Hidden Light

Our areas of focus

We are specialists across creative and corporate leadership roles within media.

Our clients span scripted and all genres of unscripted, from documentaries to entertainment, and sport to news.

Our placements range from Chief Creative Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Heads of Production and Development, as well as all other senior leadership roles across Finance, Legal & Business Affairs, and Commercial.

  • Creative Executives

  • Production Management

  • C-level Executives

  • Business and Legal Affairs

  • Finance and Operations