Emma Astaire
Having begun her career at the BBC, Emma worked in television production for over 15 years before joining Chrome Productions in 2019 as Head of Operations. In 2023, Emma was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and in 2025, she was further promoted to Managing Director.
Prior to working at Chrome, she produced programmes across various genres, including entertainment, factual, live, and drama for almost every major UK network. The (multi-award-winning) Great British Bake Off, The Weakest Link, Holby City, Total Wipeout, and The Only Way Is Essex are just a few examples of the varied and exceptional shows Emma has produced.
She joined Chrome from ITV, where she held a senior management position. In her role, Emma is responsible for overseeing global operations and executing the company-wide strategic plan.
