Theres new blood at the top ofFremantleUKsToo Hot to Handleco-producerThamesandThe ApprenticemakerNaked.

OBrien has been with Naked since 2016 and succeeds Fatima Salaria, whosedeparture was announced back in January.

She had replaced Andreae, whowe revealedhad faced internal misconduct complaints before his exit.

Charlie Irwin and Tom O’Brien

Charlie Irwin and Tom O’BrienFremantle

Irwin replaces Brown, who was initiallyset to exitFremantle but took on the CEO post after Andreaes exit.

They both first joined in 2000 as Production Co-ordinators.

Irwin started his career more than 20 years ago at Thames on the first season of ITVsThe XFactor.

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He was named programme boss in 2019.

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Hes hugely creative and his ability to create and sell formats is second to none.

Over at Thames, Charlie is an expert in entertainment production and also a fantastic leader.