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Thomas Daley

Haslemere

Summary

GLOBAL TELEVISION EXECUTIVE

International television executive and creative leader with senior leadership experience across the US and European media industries. Proven track record in originating, financing, and delivering premium scripted content, shaping global slates, and fostering European talent. Trusted by major broadcasters, streamers, and creative institutions to drive cultural and commercial impact.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

President, International Studio

Range Media Partners
London, London
01.2026 - Current

Assumed sole responsibility for the International Division, steering the strategy and overseeing the Film and TV slate with projects in advanced development at Apple, Netflix, AMC and the BBC.



CO-PRESIDENT, International Studio

Range Media Partners
London, London
09.2022 - 12.2025

Key responsibilities:
Leading Range Media Partners International slate across TV and Film -
working with talent including Taron Egerton, Alexander Skarsgard, Edward
Berger, Emilia Clarke, Keira Knightley
Executive Producer position across all RMP shows
Evaluating the commercial potential of shows off script/treatment from
global sources
Understanding EMEA TV lan

Senior Vice President/Head of UK Creative

Universal International Studios
London
07.2020 - 05.2022

Key responsibilities:


  • Securing series commission - for UIS/Jax Media co-production EVERYONE ELSE BURNS (6 by 30, Channel 4 Comedy)
  • Helping to secure development commissions at a range of networks
  • Leading the development, sales and ongoing creative management of Universal International Studios scripted and current series in UK including hit show DODGER (BBC), THE CAPTURE S2 (BBC) and ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDONGRAD (Sky)
  • Sitting on Senior Leadership Team
  • Driving the European Scripted Strategy with global MDs/Creative leaders of portfolio companies including Carnival, Heyday TV, Working Title TV and UK based Executive Producers Tom Coan, Mark Freeland, Mahalia Belo
  • Building relationships with key commissioners at PSBs and SVODs including BBC, ITV, Sky, Sky Italia, Channel Four, Channel Five, Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Amazon, Apple and Netflix
  • Building relationships with multiple top EMEA prod co's including Indigo and Indiana (It), Bambu, Buendia (Sp), Tall and Small (Nordics)
  • Developing projects with top EMEA showrunners including Ludovica Rampoldi (GOMORRAH), Jannik Tai Mosholt (THE RAIN), Nico Moolenaar (UNDERCOVER)
  • Assessing First Look and Acquisition opportunities with producers and creatives, including script deal with Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn (SALISBURY POISONING, BLUE LIGHTS)
  • Evaluating the commercial potential of shows off script/treatment from global sources
  • Understanding EMEA TV landscape - new players, platforms, production models, broadcast needs

Vice President

Entertainment One
London
12.2018 - 07.2020

Key responsibilities:


  • Working on EMEA development slate and sourcing new scripted series; liasing with strategic producing partners including Mam Tor (CHLOE for BBC) and Moon River (forthcoming NAUTILUS for Disney Plus)
  • Building relationships with commissioners at UK SVODs and PSBs
  • Building key partnerships with top production companies including Hartswood, Sid Gentle, Bad Wolf, Eleven in the UK and Bambu, Plano a Plano (Spain), Palomar (Italy)

Producer and Director

Freelance
05.2005 - 12.2018
  • Originated/Associate Producer on feature film OPERATION FINALE for MGM starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac (2018)
  • Directed cut scenes in top computer game titles from 2011-2018 including KINECT SPORTS (Best Family Game, BAFTA 2011), SHOGUN 2 (Best Strategy Game, BAFTA 2012).
  • Worked as a freelance theatre/opera director at the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, English Touring Opera, Watermill Theatre, Salisbury Playhouse and the Mill at Sonning.

Director on Attachment

Royal National Theatre
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Recipient of Bulldog Bursary to be Director-on-Attachment at the Royal National Theatre Studio with responsibility for developing new material from established and emerging playwrights including Lisa McGee (DERRY GIRLS) and Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Oscar winner for IDA)

Assistant Director

Royal Shakespeare Company
01.2002 - 05.2004
  • Assistant Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, Washington DC and London

Education

M.A. - English Literature

University of Edinburgh
Scotland
2001

Repton School
Derbyshire
1996

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Extremely organised
  • Entrepenurial
  • Decision making
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Time management

Timeline

President, International Studio

Range Media Partners
01.2026 - Current

CO-PRESIDENT, International Studio

Range Media Partners
09.2022 - 12.2025

Senior Vice President/Head of UK Creative

Universal International Studios
07.2020 - 05.2022

Vice President

Entertainment One
12.2018 - 07.2020

Producer and Director

Freelance
05.2005 - 12.2018

Director on Attachment

Royal National Theatre
05.2004 - 05.2005

Assistant Director

Royal Shakespeare Company
01.2002 - 05.2004

M.A. - English Literature

University of Edinburgh

Repton School
Thomas Daley