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Sky: Restructuring
Sky UK is restructuring its unscripted entertainment division. Shirley Jones promoted to newly created Head of Entertainment Commissioning role at SNL UK network. Barbara Lee exiting after 14 years, following Dwayne Easton's March departure.
Source: Deadline
The leadership read
Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 114.6 — Hot (+16.3 vs prior month); EMEA signal share is easing (-3.5pts).
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