responsible for Business Development, Marketing and Operations for Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, working to attract all types of productions, from high-end TV drama, US feature films and Independent films. Emily was instrumental in leading the studio facilities through the covid pandemic and creating a secure environment for films to return to production. Most recently Emily has been involved in the £400m expansion of the UK site and opening of The Ranch in Los Angeles.

Emily is passionate about diversity and inclusion and during her time at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has worked on a number of initiatives and events with the aim of making the industry more inclusive, including an annual International Women’s Day event. Emily is a mentor and a champion for the next generation; encouraging women to find their voice and celebrate success. Emily was instrumental in bringing The Wonderworks to Leavesden – a permanent childcare facility allowing women the option of returning to production after childbirth. She has created WBSL DEI Council leading change in the workplace and has also rolled out a mental health and well-being programme for staff and production crew, mindful of the pressure that the creative industries can have on people’s lives. In 2023 Emily launched CrewHQ, WB’s flagship training centre based at Leavesden, focussing on breaking down barriers into the industry, upskilling and supporting existing crew and creating a culture change.

Emily has been a board member of the Production Guild and is a BAFTA board member and Chair of the BAFTA Film Committee. She has served on the board of The British Film Commission, The Film and TV Charity Mental Health Taskforce Group, is a judge on the Movers and Shakers awards panel, a Patron of Girls on Film and has been listed in Variety’s Women That Have Made an Impact in Global Entertainment report in 2020 and 2022. Emily is a mother of two, a crazy football fan and a triathlon bore!