Global has appointed Craig Hunter as managing director of its newly created podcast and digital division, Global Studios.
In his new role, Hunter will oversee Global Studios’ podcast portfolio, which includes The News Agents, My Therapist Ghosted Me and Up To Speed. He will also manage the company’s creative partnerships with The Overlap – in which Global recently acquired a majority stake – and The Fellas Studios, acquired in 2025.
Hunter will be responsible for both the creative and commercial development of the division in the UK and internationally, reporting to group CEO Simon Pitts and chief broadcast & content Officer James Rea. He also joins Global’s executive committee.
Pitts said: “Craig is an outstanding creative leader and I’m delighted that he’s joining Global to lead the growth of Global Studios. I’ve seen first-hand how effectively he leads teams and develops new shows into successful, returning brands and I’m excited that he’ll be bringing that same creativity, expertise and ambition to Global.”
He added: “Our vision is that Global Studios becomes a leading international digital content business. It will be the ultimate one-stop-shop for creative talent, combining the biggest podcast shows, across both audio and video, with best-in-class production and market-leading monetisation, all powered by the unrivalled marketing power of Global’s radio, digital and outdoor network.”
Hunter said: “Now feels like the right time for a new challenge and I’m thrilled to be joining Global Studios at such an exciting moment. I’m excited to be leading one of the industry’s most dynamic digital content businesses.”
Hunter joins from STV Studios, where he was creative director of factual programming. During his tenure, he expanded the label’s unscripted output, overseeing a slate of returning factual entertainment series and documentaries. Prior to STV Studios, Hunter was a commissioning editor at the BBC, working across natural history and specialist factual programming. His credits include titles such as Blue Planet Live.
