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I'm a senior media leader with 30+ years driving digital content, live events, TV, film and talent representation. I’ve founded and led several high-growth creative businesses, built audiences and monetised content, and forged lasting partnerships with broadcasters, investors and brands. I thrive on turning ideas into scalable ventures by building cross-functional teams, developing compelling IP, and delivering cross-platform launches across Europe.…I'm a senior media leader with 30+ years driving digital content, live events, TV, film and talent representation. I’ve founded and led several high-growth creative businesses, built audiences and monetised content, and forged lasting partnerships with broadcasters, investors and brands. I thrive on turning ideas into scalable ventures by building cross-functional teams, developing compelling IP, and delivering cross-platform launches across Europe.

Mike Leigh

Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Content Producer, +1

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I'm a senior media leader with 30+ years driving digital content, live events, TV, film and talent representation. I’ve founded and led several high-growth creative businesses, built audiences and monetised content, and forged lasting partnerships with broadcasters, investors and brands. I thrive on turning ideas into scalable ventures by building cross-functional teams, developing compelling IP, and delivering cross-platform launches across Europe.…I'm a senior media leader with 30+ years driving digital content, live events, TV, film and talent representation. I’ve founded and led several high-growth creative businesses, built audiences and monetised content, and forged lasting partnerships with broadcasters, investors and brands. I thrive on turning ideas into scalable ventures by building cross-functional teams, developing compelling IP, and delivering cross-platform launches across Europe.

Available to hire

I’m a senior media leader with 30+ years driving digital content, live events, TV, film and talent representation. I’ve founded and led several high-growth creative businesses, built audiences and monetised content, and forged lasting partnerships with broadcasters, investors and brands.

I thrive on turning ideas into scalable ventures by building cross-functional teams, developing compelling IP, and delivering cross-platform launches across Europe.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Director & Co-Founder at Playback Media (Digital Content Company)

January 1, 2007 - Present

Founded and scaled the UK’s largest independent producer of football fan podcasts and related digital content. Led production of 12+ weekly shows for major clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Rangers. Built an audience averaging 400,000 monthly downloads with highly engaged social communities. Negotiated commercial partnerships, sponsorships and campaign strategies. Developed live events and cross-platform content launches. Managed creative, production and commercial teams.

Director at M&M Consultancy

January 1, 2024 - Present

Football investment and strategic consultancy focused on Portuguese leagues. Source and structure investment opportunities for clubs from Liga 1 to regional divisions. Advise investors and clubs on strategic alignment and growth. Embedded operationally within clubs: recruitment of coaches, players and backroom staff; Marketing, branding and social media transformation.

Live Event Manager at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026

Created and ran comedy venues and full live programmes. Launched and operated new Fringe venue locations. Curated entertainment programmes and booked performers. Delivered full venue operations: marketing, scheduling, accommodation, finance, and staffing. Built repeat audiences and strong sponsor relationships. Responsible for full revenue generation.

Producer & Casting Director (Freelance) at Freelance

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Selected credits include: My Song (Music Documentary) – Casting; Last Orders (BBC4 / North One TV) – Original idea & development; Serpentine Gallery live chat show series (hosted by Robert Elms); School of Hard Sums (Dave Channel) – Casting; Multiple short films and TV pilots as Co-Producer.

Talent Agent at Paul Duddridge Management

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Represented high-profile clients including Rob Brydon and Michael McIntyre.

Talent Agent at Jo Gurnett Management

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Built and led a new comedy and acting division; developed strong commissioner and casting networks.

Commercial Manager at Edison Interactive Ltd

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Early digital entertainment platform (Switch2Net). Secured brand sponsorships with blue-chip companies. Developed comedy content and live festival programming.

Managing Director at London Entertains Ltd

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Ran two large-scale Central London cabaret and live music venues. Led teams of 50+ staff. Rebranded Embassy Rooms, winning Time Out Best New Music Venue 1999. Delivered profitable entertainment and corporate hire operations.

Freelance Live Comedy & Event Producer at The Double Six Club / Various

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1998

Co-founded The Double Six Club, a national board games night franchise; Co-created BBC-backed live cabaret show The Regency Rooms; Managed award-winning Edinburgh Festival shows; Tour managed Matt Lucas & David Walliams’ first UK tour.