Richard Williams Steps Down After 23 Years

After 23 years at the helm, Richard Williams is stepping down as CEO of Northern Ireland Screen this December, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the region into a global screen production powerhouse. Under his leadership, Northern Ireland attracted over a billion pounds to its economy, built world-class studios like Paint Hall (home to Game of Thrones), and backed everything from major TV hits to indie films and video games. His influence helped shape UK tax incentives and earned him an OBE. From Hunger to Derry Girls, his vision put Northern Irish stories on the world stage — and now, the search for his successor has begun. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a627aa31a5542c2