Enlightened Leadership

Andy Parfitt

Overview and Experience

Andy Parfitt is the founder of Enlightened Leadership, he is one of the most respected leadership and management development specialists in the creative/tech sector. He has worked, coached and taught widely in the UK, Europe and the US.

He has been the Global SVP of Content & Programming at Vevo, the EMEA Executive Director Talent for Saatchi & Saatchi and in the UK he is best known as the longest serving chief of BBC Radio 1

At the BBC he also launched 1Xtra, and led the Asian Network and several other key brands including BBC Music.

Andy originally studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and is an APECS credited Executive Coach.

My Mentor Has...

““With the help and guidance of my mentor, I have established a direct line of communication with major commissioner editors for global streamers”.

“Having a mentor has given me a different attitude and perspective. The opportunity to talk to someone high up in the industry has been so helpful.”

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Join Our Creative Community

Join our growing community of creatives of colour working in all areas of the TV industry and across genres.  

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Freelancers & Employees

Gain access to exclusive invites and opportunities, extend your networks and get the supported needed to progress your career.

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content creators

Exclusive commissioning and investment opportunities, extend your networks and get the supported needed to sell your content and build audiences.

Learn More

corporate friends & allies

Diversify your staff teams by connecting with talent across genres, roles and levels. Join our growing community of talent managers, determined to make our TV industry more inclusive and equitable.

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