• CEO

    Gavin is a highly experienced Media Executive and Producer with significant experience at both Production and Executive Board level. He founded Brighter Pictures Ltd, one of Britain's most successful film and television companies, which he sold to Endemol in 2001.

    His strong relationships with the international TV and business community means he is used to delivering highly successful multi million budget TV programming and film.

    You can see Gavin’s history in media here

  • Managing Director

    Jonathan is a BAFTA nominated documentary film maker, a Sunday Times top 10 best selling non fiction author and Managing Director of Content Kings.

    Previous roles include Head of Arts and Popular Culture at ITV, Executive Producer of The South Bank Show, Creative Director of Blue Ant Studios and Executive Producer, Warner Bros UK.

    Factual dramas include Hatton Garden for ITV with Oscar nominated writer and producer Jeff Pope and the forthcoming Broadmoor with CBS, Miramax and Fulwell 73, based upon Jonathan’s best selling book.

  • Managing Director of Content Kings Films

    Rebecca is an experienced production and development executive for feature film and drama. She became a partner at Content Kings Films in 2021. She works directly with CEO Gavin Hay and MD Jonathan Levi from acquisition and development through to delivery.

    A seasoned producer, she has valued knowledge of working directly with writers, directors and casts on commercially viable concepts. Rebecca is also familiar with the financing aspects and the recoupment strategies of the film industry.

  • Director of Operations, Middle East & Asia

    Darren Arturi, is a seasoned Business Leader in the Middle East. Working closely with the public, media and private sectors.

    Darren's experience brings partnerships and opportunities across industries including media, music, sustainability, technology, sport and finance to the Content Kings Group.

  • Finance Director and Head of Production

    Jacki oversees the company’s day to day finances and budgets.

    With over 20 years experience working in finance, Jacki has gone from cutting her teeth with the BBC to working with award winning production companies such as Drive and 59 Productions.

    She is currently providing finance support for a number of developing projects happening in TV and drama.

  • Senior Production Coordinator

    Leanne is a Senior Production Coordinator with over 9 years of experience working in the industry.

    Throughout her career Leanne has been fortunate to work across many different formats such as Live Studio, True crime and Factual entertainment.

    Leanne has joined Content Kings, working under Jacki, and she is looking to gain the experience needed to step up to Production Manager.

  • VP Content Kings, China 

    Zhou Jing is a seasoned professional based between Beijing and London with 20 years of experience in international trade, cultural communication and management. 

    In 2021, she assumed the role of Chief Representative of WBFC in the UK, leading her team to successfully expand into the markets of the UK, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. She actively promotes Beijing's outstanding resources and business environment globally, facilitating the entry of high-quality projects from various industries into China.

    Some of her notable achievements include securing contracts as the exclusive agent for "London Tech Week" in North China, organizing and hosting business delegations and investment promotion events for Beijing to Australia and the UK, as well as planning and launching events such as the "Sino-British Audiovisual Industry Cooperation Dialogue" and the "Sino-British Cultural IP Cooperation Forum" for the British Embassy in China, and facilitated the participation of the UK as the host country for the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services. Jing organised the "Beijing Excellent Film and Television Drama Overseas Broadcasting Season (South America)" for China Radio and Television Group and successfully established and promoted the "Beijing-London International Short Film Festival" globally.

    With her extensive experience in the cultural and business fields, Jing has received acclaim from various embassies, governments, business associations and multinational corporations and has established strong and lasting connections.

  • Zhenni is a producer for China-related projects who aspires to promote international cooperation and cultural exchange.

    Her work at China Central Television (CCTV), Mango TV and IQIYI has provided her with a broad range of experience and a well-rounded understanding of the TV industry and She was responsible for international distribution and co-production.

    She has also worked as an assistant director and produced the Spring Festival Gala, which was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in London.

  • Meet Shane, our Production Assistant and Assistant to Gavin Hay, our CEO. Previously immersed in his family's financial office, Shane handled various deals and even played a role in securing funds for the Whitney Houston movie. While he's relatively new to media production, Shane is eager to expand his horizons. Working alongside Gavin, a seasoned expert in the industry, presents a remarkable opportunity for Shane to deepen his understanding and excel in this dynamic field. Join Shane as he embraces this exciting journey of learning and growth in the world of media production!

  • Meet Noa, who joined Content Kings as a Production Assistant and Assistant to Jonathan Levi, our Managing Director. As well as having just completed her Masters in TV and Film Production, where she directed multiple short films, Noa has worked as a runner and production assistant on various shoots. She aspires to work as a producer/director and is enjoying learning about the development and production process from Jonathan, as well as getting stuck into other creative roles here at Content Kings.