Channel 4 has promoted Laura Marks to the position of Head of Digital Commissioning after the departure of Sacha Khari. Marks, who is based in Glasgow, will report to Ian Katz, Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer.

In her new role, Marks will oversee the commissioning and development of all original digital content for Channel 4’s social and digital-first platforms. This includes digital channels such as 4.0 and A Comedy Thing. She will lead the digital commissioning team, which includes Evie Buckley (Commissioning Editor and 4.0 Lead) and Charlie Hyland (Digital Commissioning Editor). Kaio Grizzelle has also been promoted to Commissioning Editor and will manage 4.0 during Buckley’s maternity leave.

The digital commissioning team works closely with production partners, independent producers, and Channel 4’s internal content strategy departments. Their focus remains on delivering original and socially relevant digital content designed for changing audience needs.

Marks’ promotion follows her successful work as Senior Commissioning Editor and Digital Business Operations Lead. Her credits include the BAFTA-nominated and Broadcast Digital Award-winning Kingpin Cribs, The Boy Who Climbed The Shard, Mission Accessible, and several other original titles.

Katz commented, “Laura is a creative star and a brilliant thinker about how to engage with digital audiences. She’s played a huge part in driving Channel 4’s market leading digital success and is enormously respected within the industry. Her appointment reinforces Channel 4’s long-term strategic shift towards digital-first content, continuing our ambition to reach new generations of viewers and to remain at the forefront of innovation in UK broadcasting and streaming.”

Marks said, “I am absolutely delighted to lead the team going forward and feel very energised by the amazing producers and talent we work with. As a team, we are constantly thinking of ways we can innovate and grow our offering, and we’re going to have a lot of fun doing that with producers in 2026 and beyond. Opportunities like this are rare, and for Channel 4 to champion a female leader from Glasgow makes this next phase personally even more exciting!”

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