Whisper makes senior production hires
May 12, 2025
The Whisper Group, a global production company specialising in sports, documentaries, branded content, unscripted entertainment and esports, has announced that Lizzie Narey has been appointed as US-focused Director of Production, with Jamie McIntosh taking on the same role across Whisper’s Sport, Digital and Esports divisions.
Both Narey and McIntosh have significant experience managing complex multi-territory productions, delivering premium quality content at scale, managing high-profile client relationships, and achieving strong creative and financial results.
Narey is part of Whisper’s ambitious growth plans for the US, joining from hugely respected Imagine Documentaries, where her extensive network and industry stature will help develop Whisper’s in-market presence and burgeoning reputation across sports production, documentaries, branded content and entertainment, whether working directly for broadcasters, streamers, brands, and rights holders, or in partnership with US-based production companies and agencies.
McIntosh, who has helped establish Whisper as one of the world’s leading sports production companies with his work on multiple Rugby World Cups and International Host Broadcast Events. While expanding the company’s presence in Wales and growth for the Whisper’s Cardiff-based innovative and accessible remote production facility, the Cymru Broadcast Centre, will lead on Sport, Digital and Esports.
Sunil Patel, Whisper co-founder and CEO, said: ‘Whisper’s global multi-genre ambitions and strategy need to be matched by the quality of people we can attract and retain. It’s great news that someone of the standing and calibre as Lizzie is joining us as we look to expand our work in the US and keep growing the business in new markets. Lizzie has a brilliant reputation and brings an excellent network. Equally, Jamie’s promotion is part of what Whisper is all about: developing in-house talent and rewarding hard work. I am sure he will continue to deliver as his new role develops alongside Whisper’s continued growth in all areas.’
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