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The team leading the Marlow Studios project have decades of experience in film, finance, and investment.
Further announcements will be made on the exceptional team that will oversee construction, operation and training.
Further announcements will be made on the exceptional team that will oversee construction, operation and training.
SIR JOHN ARMITT CBE
CHAIR
Sir John played a leading role in delivering a landmark moment in the UK’s cultural heritage as Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority for London 2012 from 2007 until after the Games. Among other senior positions, he was Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, and Chair of the National Infrastructure Strategic Transformation Authority. Sir John was Chairman of City & Guilds, a Non-Executive Director of Berkeley Group, Chief Executive of Network Rail and Chief Executive of Costain Group. Sir John is also chair of the private-sector-led Public Private Partnership Commission which recently reported on the financing of the UK’s infrastructure.
Sir John was awarded the CBE in 1996 for contribution to the rail industry and received his knighthood in 2012 for services to engineering and construction.
He believes that the construction of Marlow Studios is a strong vote of confidence in the UK creative and technology sectors, reflecting the world-leading role that the UK plays in the global creative economy.
Sir John was awarded the CBE in 1996 for contribution to the rail industry and received his knighthood in 2012 for services to engineering and construction.
He believes that the construction of Marlow Studios is a strong vote of confidence in the UK creative and technology sectors, reflecting the world-leading role that the UK plays in the global creative economy.
MAX JAMES
CEO
Max has over 35 years of experience in international investment, development and finance. Max began his career in real estate investment banking with roles at Barings, Lazard and HSBC, latterly as Global Head of Real Estate, before moving to the principal side in 2011 as the CEO of Quintain PLC and subsequently Blackwall London where he led the creation and delivery of major London mixed-use developments including Wembley Park, Greenwich Peninsula and Thameside West.
ROBERT LAYCOCK
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Robert brings over 30 years of experience in the international film and TV industry as a producer and editor, including production roles on Shakespeare in Love. He is a strong and positive advocate for the British creative sector and the arts, believing in the world-leading quality of our talent, built on an extraordinary heritage of creative art and storytelling. He is also passionate about the role that the industry must play in developing our talent pipeline if we are to stay competitive.
Robert is executive partner of the Ian Fleming Estate, which oversees Ian Fleming's literary estate, such as the James Bond books and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He has worked with a wide variety of international partners on this, mostly notably Amazon MGM Studios in the United States. On and off-screen the '007 brand' has been a fundamental part of UK filmmaking culture for over 60 years.
Robert is currently producing a TV adaptation of the cult novel The Magus with Neal Street Productions, Sir Sam Mendes and Dame Pippa Harris. He lives near Marlow.
Robert is executive partner of the Ian Fleming Estate, which oversees Ian Fleming's literary estate, such as the James Bond books and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He has worked with a wide variety of international partners on this, mostly notably Amazon MGM Studios in the United States. On and off-screen the '007 brand' has been a fundamental part of UK filmmaking culture for over 60 years.
Robert is currently producing a TV adaptation of the cult novel The Magus with Neal Street Productions, Sir Sam Mendes and Dame Pippa Harris. He lives near Marlow.
WILLIAM CAMOYS
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
William Camoys has built a career that spans international diplomacy, government, finance, and cultural stewardship. He began his career in private equity, before serving with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in India and SE Asia. His subsequent career has focussed on advising global investors in Asian markets. As a custodian of Stonor Park, which lies close to Marlow, he has been a passionate advocate for the area. He has also been a member of the House of Lords since 2023.
SIMON BARROWCLIFF
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Simon has over 40 years of experience in the commercial property market. During his early career at CBRE Simon led the International Investment department of CBRE in London from where he initiated and led ground-breaking transactions in the UK and across Europe and North America totalling tens of billions of pounds, primarily on behalf of major global institutional capital.
As well as co-founding Marlow Studios, he is executive chair of a property investment company focused on Central London assets and holds a number of other senior positions in other sectors.
As well as co-founding Marlow Studios, he is executive chair of a property investment company focused on Central London assets and holds a number of other senior positions in other sectors.
JOHN HARTZ
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
An entrepreneur at heart, John co‑founded the European private equity firm Inflexion in 1999. His personal investment in Marlow Studios reflects his support for the Studio’s vision and for the UK’s world‑leading creative industries. Inflexion’s success is rooted in John’s commitment to partnering with ambitious management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses and realise their full potential. That same conviction underpins his support for Marlow Studios.
As a founder and trustee of the Inflexion Foundation, John and his family support charities focused on improving outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. He is committed to widening access to the film industry and making skills development for young people central to the Studio’s mission.
As a founder and trustee of the Inflexion Foundation, John and his family support charities focused on improving outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. He is committed to widening access to the film industry and making skills development for young people central to the Studio’s mission.