Broadcast is delighted to publish the Global TV Production Map 2026. Click the graphic below to explore who owns what within the consolidated production sector
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Lorraine Ruckstuhl, Industry Head, Technology, Media & Telecoms
With more than 35 years’ experience in corporate and investment banking, Lorraine leads a team of dedicated Relationship Directors, who specialise in providing support, funding and specialist advice to the media sector. Working with streamers, broadcasters and independent production companies, Lorraine is focused on ensuring that the media team is at the forefront of innovation and continues to evolve with the sector to enable our clients to achieve their goals.
Telephone: +44 (0)7917 503 442
Email: lorraine.ruckstuhl@barclays.com
Melinda Espiritu, Head of Media, Large Corporate Technology, Media and Telecoms
Mel leads the team dedicated to supporting large corporate media businesses operating in the UK. With extensive banking experience spanning lending, credit and relationship management, she supports clients with strategic priorities including growth, funding, capital structure, liquidity and risk management. Mel is passionate about building long-term client relationships and developing tailored financial solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions, navigate complexity, make informed decisions and unlock opportunities for long-term growth.
Telephone: +44 (0) 7392 135411
Email: melinda.espiritu@barclays.com
Anel Abdrakhmanova, Relationship Director
Anel has been with Barclays Media Team for four years, supporting large businesses across the media, entertainment and technology sectors, with particular expertise in TV & Film. Anel specialises in providing financing solutions against commissions, UK tax incentives and other media-related receivables, alongside broader corporate banking facilities to support working capital, acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. She works closely with clients and specialist product teams to deliver debt, liquidity, treasury and risk management solutions across a diverse portfolio of media businesses. Anel loves working in the content and creative field, having worked on financing for a number of nation’s favourites films and programmes.
Telephone: +44 (0) 7881355181
Email: anel.abdrakhmanova@barclays.com
Lynne Powell, Relationship Director
Lynne has been with Barclays for over 40 years and a Relationship Director in the Media team for nearly 10 years. She primarily manages a portfolio TV production and distribution companies and is passionate about finding the right solutions for her clients’ needs. Lynne specialises in providing financing solutions against global commissions and UK tax incentives alongside broader corporate banking facilities to support working capital, acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.
Telephone: +44 (0) 7917 504731
Email: Lynne.powell@barclays.com
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