Thrive is a strategic talent consultancy dedicated to finding and developing exceptional talent to help your media and entertainment business flourish.

WHAT WE DO

Through our EQ-driven search practices, we grow, nurture, and develop creative networks and partnerships to lead sustainable growth and impact. Using innovative processes, tools, and expert guidance, we support holistic commercial growth and development from a people perspective.

AN EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT APPROACH TO SEARCH

We specialise in identifying and placing purpose-driven, innovative leaders who are highly attuned to both the psychological well-being and commercial success of their teams. Our approach is rooted in the belief that combining rigour with emotional intelligence is essential to building strong connections and alignment with our clients and candidates.

EXPERTISE IN RECRUITMENT AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Thrive has filled some of the highest-profile jobs in media, from the most respected agencies to production and postproduction houses to award-winning media owners, broadcasters, studios and brands. Our point of difference is our emotionally intelligent approach to search and our ongoing commitment to the success of the candidates we hire.

WORKPLACE STRUCTURE AND CULTURE TRANSFORMERS

Thrive is part of the Value Squared Group, a consultancy dedicated to helping founders and leaders achieve sustainable success. Together, we support clients in realigning their mission, vision, and purpose by revitalising workflows, processes, team structures, and culture to ensure teams flourish. Our clients range from start-ups aiming to raise capital to SMEs looking to scale or pivot and corporations seeking cultural transformation.

SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTISE

The rapid evolution of the media demands that leaders embrace new and adaptive strategies. Sustainable leadership involves co-creating a future for nature and humanity, with business leaders instrumental in driving transformation. Thrive partners with leaders to shift perceptions, thinking, listening, connecting, cooperating, and taking action.

  • “We're thrilled with the COO appointment and very grateful for Thrive's assistance. They presented an impressive pool of candidates, and the entire process was conducted smoothly and professionally. We couldn't be happier with the outcome.”

    Thomas Hoegh, CEO, Garden Studios

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LATEST FEATURES AND INSIGHTS

Dive into our blog pages to stay informed and connected with the latest talent advice, insights, and industry happenings.

  • “Sarah and her team found the perfect hire to head up our content team. They understand the market and know how to find stellar talent.”

    Amanda Berry, CEO, The Royal Foundation

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MEET THE TEAM

  • Sarah Shields

    FOUNDER AND CEO

    Sarah has over 20 years’ experience as a leading talent expert for the creative industries. A former producer of hit TV formats and documentaries, she led in-house talent management divisions within broadcast television companies. She set up We Are PiP in 2012, the UK’s first specialist TV production search company, where clients benefited from Sarah’s cross-sector knowledge and deep industry relationships. Thrive was born out of Sarah’s vision for cultural transformation in the creative industries.

  • Alice Friel

    DIRECTOR

    Alice leads the Thrive team and manages executive search for all sectors, specialising in leadership and C level roles, across EMEA and US markets. Previously she worked as a Producer on shows including The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, and Big Brother.

  • Georgia Hunt

    TALENT CONSULTANT

    Georgia leads executive search for development, distribution, and acquisitions, broadcast TV production (scripted & unscripted) digital and social, and freelance roles. Before joining Thrive, she spent a decade as a Producer in unscripted television production and post-production. Her TV credits include The Voice, Dancing on Ice, and The Royal Variety Performance.

  • Beda Craw

    TALENT CONSULTANT

    With over 13 years of experience in unscripted television, Beda joins our team to support the delivery of Thrive’s search. Her impressive credits span popular series such as Big Brother, Celebs Go Dating, Geordie Shore, and The Ranganation. Beda’s extensive production expertise and dynamic approach make her an invaluable addition to the team.

  • Juliette Otterburn-Hall

    PARTNER

    An accomplished C-level Exec and Entrepreneur, Juliette works alongside Thrive to boost the value of businesses and brands, helping them outperform the market and empowering their staff through the development of strong and inclusive company culture and values.

  • Sam Margaritis

    PARTNER

    Sam is an entrepreneurial leader, former MD and partner of a successful B-corp on-set and post-production services company, with deep expertise in production, post-production and technology for film, high-end TV, branded entertainment, digital. Sam leads Thrives’ client relationships and strategic consultancy and is a specialist advisor for fostering positive, neurodiverse organisational cultures.

  • Ian Prophet

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

    Ian has a wealth of experience mentoring SMEs and business start-ups. He currently holds multiple directorships in the recruitment sector, allowing him to bring knowledge and deep insight into a variety of sectors to Thrive.

  • Fiona Chambers

    LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS

    Fiona is a qualified lawyer, specialising in media and entertainment business affairs. Previously she was Senior Solicitor at RDF (Banijay) and more recently she set up her own consultancy, with clients including indies, distributors, Television channels as well as Thrive.

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