A governor of the school.
Anne Sheehan is an executive producer and business affairs consultant specialising in structuring film investments for financier and producer clients. Since January 2022, she has executive produced films including Firebrand and One Life, and prior to this, worked on films such as The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Dig. Previously, as Director of Film Finance at Prescience (2009–2013), she managed financial appraisal and business affairs for investments like The King’s Speech.
Neil Blair is J.K. Rowling’s literary agent and business manager, overseeing all extensions of the Harry Potter universe as Founding Partner of The Blair Partnership. He chairs Pottermore, Brontë Productions, and his own production companies, Snowed-In and Snowstorm, acting as Executive Producer on numerous projects, including Mrs Wilson, Too Close, Stonehouse, and the Strike series. Previously Head of Business Affairs at Warner Bros. Europe, he worked on Band of Brothers and Eyes Wide Shut and was Executive Producer on Fantastic Beasts.
Jane Lush had a long career at the BBC, becoming Controller of BBC Daytime where she was responsible for a raft of breakthrough shows including The Weakest Link, Doctors and Bargain Hunt. She later became Controller of Entertainment and Comedy commissioning a string of hits such as Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice and Dragons’ Denwhile also discovering and nurturing talent including Graham Norton, Jill Dando, Anne Robinson and Kirsty Young.
Amanda was the CEO of the British film institute from 2003-2020, the Lead body for Film and the Moving image in the UK.
Suzy graduated in 1998 from University College London and subsequently gained a Masters from London School of Economics in 2001. She has been involved with the LSE’s Court of Governors since 2004 as a school governor and member of the remuneration committee.
As well as a career in Film, Television and PR spanning 35 years, Joan has also worked as a consultant in change management and in numerous ethical roles. She has extensive experience in media production, strategy, operations, facilities, finance, and people management. In addition to working at Carlton Television (ITV), Joan’s roles also include running a community Film & Television studio and stint at the UN.
William brings a wealth of experience to London Film School following a successful executive career as CEO of a number of professional education and skills development organisations.
Nick was the Finance Director of Thames TV/Pearson TV (1990 to 2000) , Manchester United including MUTV(2002 to 2007) and TopUpTV (2007 to 2010). From 2011 he worked as a Board member at the LTA, FA, ASA and British Basketball. He is currently a Trustee of the charity Richmond Theatre Trust and a director of Trafalgar Releasing Limited (the leading distributor of Live Events to cinemas in U.K.). He is a passionate theatregoer seeing over 100 regional, Fringe, Pantomimes and West End shows in each of the last two years as well as a regular visitor to the cinema.
Greg Dyke, former Director of Programmes and Chief Executive of London Weekend Television, Director General of the BBC (2000 to 2004) and Chairman of the British Film Institute (2008 to 2016), is currently one of three vice presidents of BAFTA.
