Evans joins Directors UK from broadcasting union Bectu, where he has negotiated major agreements.

Stewart has past experience working with the likes of Pact and the European Parliament.

Both are newly created roles.

Paul Evans (left) and Niall Stewart

Paul Evans (left) and Niall StewartChristopher Andreou

Directors UK represents the interests of a plus-8,000 member base of UK directors.

Additionally, she will oversee scripted and unscripted format sales for the business.

He joins a few months after new MD Ed Sleeman, as the business looks to ramp up.

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We eagerly anticipate the impactful contributions he will make to the growth of Mitre Studios.