World Productions Names Development Head & EP

World Productions Names Development Head & EP

ITV Studios-owned World Productions has tapped Kathryn Shrubb as head of development and Joe Williams as executive producer.

Shrubb joins the drama producer after having worked on projects for Fulwell 73, Pure Fiction TV, Two Rivers Media, and Tall Story Pictures. Most recently, she story produced Apple TV’s Bad Sisters 2. Succeeding Emma Luffingham in the role, sje will work alongside Laura Cotton and George Aza-Selinger, who oversee development for World Productions in Wales and Scotland, respectively.

Williams comes on board as EP, working alongside the company’s leadership team, including Simon Heath, CEO and creative director, and Jake Lushington, director of drama. He moves to World Productions from an EP post at ITV Studios.


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