VANCOUVER — As it released the results of its annual general meeting held yesterday, Thunderbird Entertainment announced today Mark Miller is stepping down as company president and director to focus on production.
Miller is also stepping down as CEO of Great Pacific Media (GPM), Thunderbird’s factual division, but will continue in a new role within GPM as executive producer. He will remain a senior member of the creative team, which is responsible for hit television series such as Highway Thru Hell, and will also work with the development team to create new hits, says the company’s press release.
“It has been an incredible adventure growing Great Pacific, and joining the Thunderbird Family. This decision allows me to put 100% of my time into creating content that will strengthen Thunderbird as a global IP leader,” said Miller, in the release.
Jennifer Twiner McCarron has been appointed as president of Thunderbird in addition to her role as company CEO. David Way will continue as the president of GPM. The role of CEO of the factual division has been eliminated.
“Mark has been an integral part of the Thunderbird story, and we support his decision to follow his passions by turning incredible stories into premium content that global audiences can enjoy,” said Twiner McCarron in the release. “Mark is recognized throughout the industry as a talented showrunner and top producer, and we look forward to him building on GPM’s already impressive slate with more great shows.”
