Stuart Snaith

Stuart Snaith has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Stuart is the Co-Founder of NextUp Comedy since 2016. Stuart also served as the Managing Director of Fotofit Productions in the same year. Stuart has their talent, brand, and media management company called Stuart Snaith Talent, Brand & Media Management, established in 2012. In this role, they worked with writers, performers, and producers to develop programming, identify production partners, and broker deals. Stuart also provided insightful advice on publishing opportunities and set up partnerships between writers, producers, and corporations.

Stuart's experience at BBC Worldwide as the Director of Comedy from 2011 to 2012 focused on acquiring and developing new content and talent, particularly in stand-up comedy. Stuart actively sought out new and emerging talent through collaborations with agents, independent production companies, and comedy festivals.

Prior to that, Stuart was the Managing Director of 2entertain Ltd from 2004 to 2012. Here, they played a crucial role in implementing the merger between VCI Group and BBC Video, creating a leading global distributor. Stuart also contributed to building a new digital future for the company.

In their earlier career, Stuart served as a Board Director at BBC Haymarket Exhibitions from 1998 to 2004. Stuart specialized in translating BBC TV brands into magazines and successful live events with commercial sponsorships. Stuart also held the position of Board Director at BBC Worldwide, Magazines Division, where they worked from 1994 to 2004.

Starting in 1988, Stuart worked as a Board Director at Redwood Publishing. Stuart oversaw the publication of customer magazines, including AMEX Magazine and United Biscuits Magazine, as well as trade and technical magazines for Haymarket Publishing Medical Division.

Overall, Stuart Snaith has developed a wealth of experience in talent and brand management, content acquisition and development, and the publication and distribution of various media formats.

Stuart Snaith attended the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne for an unspecified duration. Later, they enrolled at University College London (UCL) to pursue a degree in Geography. Stuart's education history also includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Geography from UCL. Unfortunately, specific start and end years for both their education at the Royal Grammar School and UCL are not provided.