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Hilary Strong steps down as CEO of John Gore Studios in company restructuring

The U.K. film and TV studio is merging operations with its U.S. sister entity under a single holding company.

The short version

  • Hilary Strong is stepping down as CEO of the London-based John Gore Studios.
  • The studio is joining forces with its U.S. sister company, The John Gore Organisation, under a single holding company.
  • Owner and founder John Gore will directly lead the combined global film, television, and theatrical businesses.

Key facts

  • John Gore Studios is consolidating operations with its U.S. sister entity, The John Gore Organisation, under a single holding company to unify their strategic vision.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Hilary Strong is stepping down from her role as CEO of John Gore Studios as part of this corporate restructuring.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Founder John Gore, who has spent over $100 million building the studio, will assume direct executive leadership of both businesses.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Strong joined John Gore Studios in January 2025, having previously run Agatha Christie Ltd. and worked as commercial director for Hat Trick Productions.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
  • During her 18-month tenure, the studio produced seven feature films, and Strong executive produced six of them.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]

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