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Aardman Hires BBC Studios Commercial Director To Lead IP Push; Rejigs Board With Co-Founder Peter Lord Stepping Down To Focus On Creative Duties


Aardman, the iconic UK animation studio behind 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Chicken Run,' has rejigged its top team and brought in a BBC Studios executive.

Hardie has worked at BBC Studios for more than seven years, during which time she played a role in the company’s investments in producers Mothership TV and Mettlemouse Entertainment. Co-founder Peter Lord is stepping down from Aardman’s executive board to focus on overseeing the studio’s slate as Creative Director. Needless to say, we are delighted that our co-founder Peter Lord will continue to play a vital role both here at Aardman and across the wider animation world.”

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