Simon Young

Commissioning Editor, History

National Geographic Channels International

Based in National Geographic Channels International’s (NGCI) Global Content Hub in London, Simon Young is a Commissioning Executive Producer responsible for developing a slate of series and films that air on the Channel in over 170 countries and in 45 languages.

With extensive experience as an Executive Producer for UK, US and international programming, Young previously oversaw the production of the headline-grabbing documentary that located the remains of King Richard III beneath a car park.Richard III: The King In The Car Parkwas the highest-rated specialist factual programme in Channel 4’s history.

During his 15-year career, Young has worked as a producer, writer and director for companies such as Darlow Smithson Productions, Pioneer, Brook Lapping and Atlantic Productions, helping to make a number of landmark specials and returning series such asNazi Megastructuresfor National Geographic Channel and PBS,AtlasandAtlas 4Dfor Discovery Channel andWWI: Finding The Lost Battalionsfor Channel 4.

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inspires viewers through its smart, innovative programming that questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward.  A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Ventures and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its six channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Nat Geo People and Nat Geo Mundo. 

Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S., which is a joint venture of NGV and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in more than 440 million homes in 171 countries and 45 languages.

Speaking at: Luncheon Roundtables (12:45pm-2:00pm)