One Of The UK’s Leading Independent Post-Production Facilities Evolutions Appoints Stuart Gilbert As Head Of Technical Operations

In this role based across London and Bristol, Stuart will be responsible for technical operations leadership and staff management for the company’s Operations and Locations team, utilising his extensive experience to further strengthen and support the growth of Evolutions’ premium post-production capabilities, delivering top-quality technical service to both external and internal clients

Evolutions, one of the UK’s leading independent post-production facilities based in London and Bristol, has appointed Stuart Gilbert as Head of Technical Operations. In this role based across London and Bristol, Stuart will be responsible for technical operations leadership and staff management for the company’s Operations and Locations team, utilising his extensive experience to further strengthen and support the growth of Evolutions’ premium post-production capabilities, delivering top-quality technical service to both external and internal clients. 

Stuart has a proven track record in the management of large teams delivering content to leading platforms and broadcasters, and prior to Evolutions, held the position of Director of Operations at Visual Data Media Services. In this position, Stuart was responsible for the entire operations department and successfully directing the launch of a client’s Apple TV channel, one of the first suppliers to do so in the territory, and working with global content providers including the BBC, Disney, Sony and Universal. In addition, Stuart has managed successful relationships with Netflix, Amazon and Google in content delivery. With 20 years of experience in the industry, Stuart has held a number of senior positions including Head of Digital Services at Visual Data Media Services, Head of Digital and Technical Operations at Premier, and experience at further reputable companies including Framestore, Technicolor Creative Services, Dubbs Eyeframe, Metropolis Group Limited, and Richmond Studios.

CEO Simon Kanjee said “In recent months we have driven incredible growth at Evolutions, expanding our high-quality offering and welcoming several new team members. Stuart will be a great addition to the Evolutions senior team, and with his wealth of industry knowledge as a prominent executive, he will be vital in the next strategic steps of our development. We are delighted to welcome him to the Evolutions team.”   

Stuart Gilbert added “Evolutions is an industry leader, providing stand-out services and content and I am delighted to be joining the management team as Head of Technical Operations. I can’t wait to get started and work with the team as the company goes from strength to strength.” 

Stuart joins Evolutions in June and will report to Operations Director Owen Tyler.

About Evolutions
Evolutions is one of the UK’s largest independent full-service post-production groups. With facilities on Sheraton Street and Berwick Street in London, plus Whiteladies Road and St.Paul’s Road in Bristol, the company’s unique selling point is its quality of service and that starts with creativity both in the design of bespoke workflows and employing the best editors, colourists, dubbing mixers, and designers who bring a wealth of experience together with fresh ideas to the production of any television programme.

Evolutions’ recent credits include Taskmaster (Channel 4), 24 Hours in Police Custody (Channel 4), The Only Way Is Essex (ITVBe), Celebs Go Dating (Channel 4), First Dates (Channel 4), Ambulance (BBC One), Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast (Channel 4), Countryfile (BBC One), Gardeners’ World (BBC Two), SAS: Who Dares Wins (Channel 4) and Hey Tracey (ITV2).