Michael joined Neal Street Productions in 2019 as Finance Director before taking on the role of CFO in 2022. The role is responsible for both corporate and production finance which means it is imperative that Michael works closely alongside the Directors to manage financial risks, planning, compliance and strategy to ensure Neal Streets continued growth and future plans are realised.
Michael originally worked in the retail sector in finance before starting his career in film and television in 2003 at RDF Media Ltd. Beginning his career as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, he then worked up to Management Accountant through to Financial Controller at Foundation Television before making the move to Left Bank Pictures Ltd as Financial Controller in 2015. After being in the role for 2 years Michael was then promoted to Head of Finance.
Michael has worked in both the scripted and non-scripted genres across titles such as; Call the Midwife, Empire of Light, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Crown, Strike Back, Outlander, Electric Dreams, DCI Banks, Zack and Quack, and Dani’s House to name a few. Michael has a wealth of industry experience and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.