EMG / Gravity Media appoints Charlie Cubbon COO and Jamie Hindhaugh regional CEO

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EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon as chief operating officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh as regional chief executive (CEO) for the UK, US, Australia, and Middle East.

Cubbon joins EMG / Gravity Media from today, while Hindhaugh will take up his new role in July, when interim regional UK, USA, Australia and Middle East CEO Peter Bates will leave the company.

EMG / Gravity Media chief executive Shaun Gregory said: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Charlie as our chief operating officer and Jamie as our regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia & Middle East.

“Charlie brings unparalleled experience and strategic vision to our leadership team, with a proven track record of building empowered working environments and driving high-performing teams. His dynamic leadership will be instrumental in propelling our global operations forward.

Charlie Cubbon

Cubbon joins EMG / Gravity Media from Warner Bros. Discovery with over twenty years of experience in building and revitalising businesses in entertainment across film, TV, games plus, sports, networks, e-commerce, consumer, and supply chain sectors.

During his time at Warner Bros Discovery, Cubbon held roles including VP – head of UK finance and supply chain, VP – head of commercial development UK & Ireland and most recently VP – head of strategic planning and operations UK & Ireland.

Cubbon said: “I am honoured to join EMG / Gravity Media at such a pivotal moment.

“The industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and I am eager to collaborate with the talented team to seize new opportunities and deliver exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to the growth and success of EMG / Gravity Media. Together, we will chart a course for sustained growth and innovation, ensuring EMG / Gravity Media’s continued leadership in the industry.”

Speaking about Hindhaugh’s appointment, Gregory added: “Jamie’s extensive experience and strategic acumen make him the ideal candidate to lead our operations through an exciting phase of growth and development.

“Under his leadership, we are confident that our presence in these markets will continue to thrive, delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.

Jamie Hindhaugh

Hindhaugh has held numerous roles at BT Sport, the BBC, and Warner Bros Discovery. He is currently the VP of content and host broadcast at WBD, where as the incoming head of BT Sport he was responsible for supporting the successful transition and launch of TNT Sports in July 2023.

During his time at BT Sport, Hindhaugh led the multiplatform channels business, responsible for the editorial, content and operational strategy and delivery.

In his new role at EMG / Gravity Media, he will be responsible for overseeing all operations, driving growth initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with the organisation’s clients, partners, and stakeholders across the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East regions.

Hindhaugh added: “This is an exciting time for the combined company as we embark on this new chapter following the merger.

“I am committed to driving success and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within our UK, USA, Australia & Middle East operations. Together with our talented team, I am confident that we will achieve great things and continue to deliver value to our customers.”

Gregory added: “We also extend our sincere gratitude to Peter Bates as our interim regional UK, USA, Australia & Middle East CEO for his leadership during the transition period.”