Film London is delighted to announce the appointment of Jules McKeen to its Board of Directors.

Currently Partner and Global Head of the Media Practice at the UK’s leading executive search firm Odgers Berndtson, Jules brings nearly three decades of experience across media, marketing and talent advisory. She has led high-profile senior appointments in the screen industries at Board, Chair, CEO and C-suite levels across listed, private equity backed and private/public ownership structures. Prior to her career in talent advisory, Jules spent 15 years in advertising, running pan-European Unilever business at Lowe and serving on the Executive Board for TBWA UK Group, as well as leading a D2C start-up. She sits on the Royal Television Society’s National Committee, serves as a mentor at Techstars, and contributes to Odgers Berndtson’s Social Mobility and Inclusion steering committees.

Jules’s appointment to the Board allows Film London to draw on her leadership expertise gained from across the creative industries, including gaming and marketing services. Crucially, her appointment underlines Film London’s commitment to future-proofing the organisation, ensuring London’s screen industries can thrive for years to come.

Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive of Film London, said:

“Film London is delighted to welcome Jules to our Board of Directors. Her extensive expertise in talent, strategy and leadership across the Creative Industries makes her a really crucial addition to our team at a time when the Creative Industries are so central to UK growth. As London’s screen sector continues to navigate rapid technological, economic and cultural shifts, Jules’s insight will help us to remain resilient and future-facing.

“My sincere thanks go to our outgoing board members for their invaluable commitment and support.”

Daniel Battsek, Chair of Film London, said:

“I’m thrilled to welcome Jules to the Board. She brings a depth of experience and insight, plus a huge knowledge of the industry and its key players, which will augment our already strong Board. I look forward to working with her as we continue to champion and grow London’s position as a global hub for film, television and screen culture. Enormous thanks go to our outgoing board members for sharing their expertise and support to drive Film London forward.”

Jules McKeen, Partner and Global Head of the Media Practice at Odgers Berndtson said:

“I am honoured to be joining the Board of Film London. London is a creative powerhouse, with a screen sector that is admired around the world. Film London has played a huge role in that success, and I’m looking forward to further contributing in the years to come, working alongside Daniel, Adrian and fellow board members to champion the city and sector.”

Outgoing Film London board members Saurabh Kakkar, Li Ma and Lila Rawlings will complete their tenures on Film London’s Board at the end of 2025.

Film London is currently seeking to fill three positions on its Board of Directors to shape its future direction. Chaired by Daniel Battsek, the Board consists of 15 members who between them have a wide range of knowledge, skills, expertise and experience across all aspects of the film, TV and games industries, and artists’ moving image and film culture in the capital, as well as experience of working at senior level in the public and private sector.

For more information and to apply, visit the Film London website: https://filmlondon.org.uk/jobs/board-membership-2