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Laura Mansfield
Chief Executive Officer at ScreenSkills, Creative Director, Mentor
Laura Mansfield is the Chief Executive Officer of ScreenSkills, a role she assumed in January 2024.23 With extensive experience in the television and creative industries, Mansfield brings a wealth of knowledge to her position at ScreenSkills, the skills body for TV, Film, Animation, VFX, Children's programming, and Games.2
Career Highlights
Television Production:
Laura Mansfield co-founded Outline Productions in 1999, serving as its Managing Director for 24 years.2 During her tenure, she was responsible for developing and executive producing numerous successful television formats and programs, including:
- "Remarkable Places to Live" (BBC2)
- "Sarah Beeny's New Life in the Country" (Channel 4)
- "Michel Roux French Country Cooking" (Food Network)
- "Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate" (UKTV/HGTV Discovery)2
Industry Leadership:
Mansfield has held several influential positions within the industry:
- Chair of Pact (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) from April 2015 to December 20162
- Creative Director at Tin Roof Media Ltd from January 2019 to December 20232
- Non-Executive Director at Elstree Studios since October 20232
Expertise and Skills
Laura Mansfield is known for her:
- Strategic problem-solving abilities for creative teams
- Talent identification and nurturing, both on and off screen
- Content creation, with a track record of developing new unscripted brands and formats
- Public speaking and panel chairing experience2
Education and Early Career
Mansfield began her career in television at BBC Youth and Entertainment Manchester and BBC Entertainment. She also worked at independent production companies such as Watchmaker and Rapido TV, contributing to programs like "Eurotrash," "The Clive James Show," and "Rough Guides".1
In her role as CEO of ScreenSkills, Laura Mansfield is committed to supporting careers across the screen industries and addressing the sector's skills needs.3 Her appointment brings together her extensive industry experience and leadership skills to guide ScreenSkills in its mission to develop talent and workforce in the UK's screen industries.
