
ITV CEO Carolyn McCall
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Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, has been leading the U.K. TV giant since 2018, spearheading its transformation for the digital era.
Freemium streaming service ITVX made its debut in late 2022, featuring original shows like the Cold War drama “A Spy Among Friends” starring Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce. McCall emphasizes that it has garnered over 2 billion streams and a significant increase in users.
ITV Studios, the company’s production arm, proudly claims to be the largest producer in the UK, one of the largest unscripted producers in the U.S., and a top-three player in most international markets where it operates. Notable shows from ITV Studios include Tomorrow Studios’ live-action manga adaptation “One Piece,” Jed Mercurio’s “Line of Duty,” and the popular “Love Island,” which is now commissioned in 27 territories. Additionally, ITV holds stakes in production companies such as