Sunset+Vine Appoints New CEO to Lead Sports Production Expansion

Global sports production company Sunset+Vine has appointed a new CEO, effective immediately. The new CEO will be based in the company's London office. Sunset+Vine maintains regional hubs in Los Angeles, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Milan.

The appointee previously served as managing director and then executive director at Buzz 16. In that role, the individual oversaw strategy, production output, and revenue growth in the sport and lifestyle sectors.

Sunset+Vine, founded 30 years ago, is owned by Tinopolis Group. The company has evolved into a multi-platform media business with a focus on digital content. This shift aligns with industry trends toward sports content across broadcast, streaming, and social media platforms.

Company Focus and Services The new CEO will prioritize scaling Sunset+Vine's international presence.

Responsibilities include deepening partnerships with rights holders and integrating live, original, and digital-native content. Sunset+Vine provides services such as host broadcasting, rights holder production, and multi-platform digital content. Among the sports titles the company works on are Champions League football and tennis for Amazon Prime, World Snooker Championships for the BBC, and Crufts International Dog Show for Channel 4.

These projects highlight the company's role in producing premium sports content for various broadcasters.

Leadership Statements The chair of Sunset+Vine stated that the company has built a business trusted by broadcasters, rights holders, and sports federations over many years.

The chair expressed excitement about the new CEO's passion and drive to maintain and grow the company's reputation as an innovator. The CEO of Tinopolis Group added that the appointee is an experienced leader who understands the craft and commercial aspects of modern sports media.

The new CEO said that Sunset+Vine has an impeccable reputation for excellence in live sport. The appointee expressed honor in leading the team during a transformative time for the industry and looks forward to expanding into new formats and platforms while upholding production standards established over three decades. The executive search for the role was conducted by Ibison Media.

This appointment occurs amid ongoing changes in the sports media landscape, where demand for diverse content delivery methods continues to grow. Sunset+Vine's structure positions it to adapt to these developments through its transatlantic operations.