Boom Announces New Executive Appointments

Boom, one of Wales's largest multi-genre production groups, has announced new executive appointments.

In a newly created role, Angela Oakhill has joined Boom as Director of Operations bringing over three decades experience of managing companies and high-profile, unscripted programming and global brands. Most recently, Angela served as Director of Production at RDF, where she spent 14 years overseeing a diverse slate across Bristol, London, and Wales including Only Connect, Dickinson’s Real Deal, Tipping Point, The Crystal Maze, Eat Well for Less, and Shop Well for Less.

Also joining Boom this January is Elen Rhys as the newly appointed Head of Boom Kids. Elen is a former Head of Entertainment and Factual Entertainment, and Commissioner of Entertainment at pubcaster S4C. Prior to joining S4C, she was a producer, director and script writer of educational content and children’s programmes in both the English and Welsh language for the BBC.

Angela will support Boom's MD, Nia Thomas, Director of Programmes, Rachel Evans, and Director of Development, Kate Devlin in their current roles; and Elen replaces Angharad Garlick, who steps down in February as Head of Boom Kids after 20 years in the role.

Boom, part of ITV Studios, has also announced recent internal promotions for Cai Morgan, now Head of Digital, Katie Fazackerley Mason, now Head of Production, Louise Harry, now HR Business Partner and Lowri Farr who has been promoted to Production Executive.

Nia Thomas, Boom MD said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Angela and Elen to Boom. Angela’s impressive track record, expert vision and commercial acumen will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business. Elen’s editorial instincts, creativity and tenacity will also prove vital as we drive new projects into production. With the support of our newly promoted senior team, we look forward to taking the company from strength to strength. I would like to thank Angharad Garlick for her invaluable contribution to Boom over the past twenty years. It has been an utter pleasure to work alongside her, and she leaves an extraordinary legacy."