HBS to launch UK subsidiary in the New Year

Jamie Aitchison, managing director of the new HBS UK subsidiary opening in January 2024

Host Broadcast Services (HBS) is to open a London-based subsidiary to manage its projects in the UK.

The new office, which will open in January 2024, will be led by UK industry stalwart Jamie Aitchison who has been handed the role of managing director.

Over a 30-year career in the industry, Aitchison has worked with broadcasters, production companies, governing bodies and brands, including ITV Sport, Sunset+Vine, IMG, World Rugby and the NFL. As head of sport for Channel 4, he oversaw the groundbreaking and BAFTA-winning coverage of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, while he has previously worked for HBS on four FIFA World Cup events.

“Jamie’s in-depth knowledge of the production market, and the key figures within it, as well as his long prior working relationship with HBS, made him an obvious candidate to lead our operation in the UK,” stated Dan Miodownik, HBS CEO.

“He has a hugely impressive track record on UK-based events, as well as major international productions on the grandest scale, and we look forward to seeing him put that expertise to use on our upcoming projects.”

Aitchison commented: “Having worked with HBS for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles, I am delighted to be joining the company full-time for this next exciting phase of growth in the UK. I can’t wait to get started with our clients, partners and suppliers.”

Further details about the new subsidiary will be revealed in early 2024, the company said.