RunVT appoints Mark Kirkpatrick as head of client partnerships

RunVT has appointed Mark Kirkpatrick as head of client partnerships.

Kitkpatrick joins as the post-production house, which has previously won the Best Post Production House gong at the Broadcast Awards, looks to expand its services across television, film, commercials, streaming platforms, podcasts and digital content.

Kirkpatrick will play a key role in strengthening existing partnerships, developing new opportunities and supporting the company’s continued growth, says runVT.

Balvinder Singh Sanghera, founder and CEO of runVT, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Mark to the runVT family. Throughout his career, Mark has built an outstanding reputation for developing strong client relationships and bringing people together across our industry. His passion for television, film and content creation, combined with his deep understanding of the evolving media landscape, makes him a perfect fit for our business.

“As runVT continues to grow, investing in exceptional people remains central to our strategy. Mark’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening client partnerships and ensuring we continue to deliver the highest levels of service, creativity and technical excellence.

“What impressed me most about Mark is not only his extensive experience but also his values. He is collaborative, approachable and genuinely cares about helping clients succeed. Those qualities align perfectly with our culture at runVT.”

Paul Wilkes, head of post production, added: “Mark brings a wealth of industry knowledge, an extensive network and a genuine passion for building relationships. His energy, experience and client-focused approach make him a fantastic addition to the team. As we continue to grow, his expertise will help us create new opportunities while strengthening the partnerships that have been central to runVT’s success.”

Happy Chhokar, director of operations and business development, said: “Mark has earned tremendous respect across the industry, not only for his professionalism but for the genuine relationships he builds with clients and partners. He understands the importance of trust, collaboration and delivering outstanding service — values that sit at the heart of everything we do at runVT.

“Having recently celebrated 30 years in business and won Best Post Production House at the Broadcast Awards, we are excited about the future. Mark will play an important role in helping us build on that success, deepen existing relationships and introduce a new generation of clients to the breadth of services we offer across London, Brighton and Gateshead.

“On behalf of everyone at runVT, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Mark. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to achieving great things together.”

Kirkpatrick added: “I’m delighted to be joining runVT and working alongside Bal, Paul, Happy and the wider team. The company has built an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity and client service over the past three decades, and it’s exciting to become part of that journey.

“As the media landscape continues to evolve, runVT is uniquely positioned to support clients with a comprehensive range of services, from picture post-production and sound to voice recording, podcasts and production support. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues, clients and partners to help create outstanding content across television, film, commercial production and digital platforms.”