Pinewood Group has announced the appointment of Farrah Charles as general manager of Shepperton Studios, effective February 2026.
Farrah brings over 20 years of experience in the film and TV industry, having held senior roles at leading studios including BBC Studioworks, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and Garden Studios.
Farrah started her career at Pinewood and has gone on to roles which have spanned studio operations, client services and major facility transformations.
In these roles, she has supported projects for a wide range of production houses, broadcasters and streamers such as Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon Prime Video, ABC Signature & Hulu, Apple TV, BBC, ITV and Netflix.
“Returning to Pinewood Group in many ways feels like coming home,” Charles said. “I couldn’t be more excited to be entrusted to oversee the globally renowned and iconic Shepperton Studios. Especially in its 95th year of operation!
“I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic team and productions on-site, and cannot wait to build upon Shepperton’s already outstanding reputation for delivering world-class facilities, services and customer experience.”
“Farrah’s experience and laser focus on customer experience make her the ideal choice to guide Shepperton Studios into its next chapter,” added David Conway, CEO of Pinewood Group. “It’s fantastic to have her back at Pinewood Group.”
