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Night Train Digital has named Neil Francis as Managing Director, strengthening its leadership for the next growth phase.

Francis brings 20+ years of experience in online video and broadcast, including six years at YouTube leading EMEA and APAC teams, and senior roles at Sky, Blinkbox and Lickd. His expertise in digital rights, monetisation and platform growth will support Night Train Digital’s expansion, launched in 2024 to manage Eccho Rights’ YouTube and social channels and offer end-to-end digital services.

The division now runs 50+ YouTube channels with 20M+ subscribers across scripted, film, factual and entertainment content.

Francis said he looks forward to building partnerships, growing channels and exploring digital-first, creator-led content. CEO Herbert Kloiber welcomed him as “the ideal person to guide us through this exciting next phase.”