TAC Council

Mojo Productions

Llyr Morus (TAC Chair)

Llyr is Managing Director of production company Cynyrchiadau Mojo Productions and has been on TAC Council since 2022. Llyr Morus started his career working in production 30 years ago – working initially on light entertainment before moving into children’s television and then to Drama.  As a producer his recent credits include Un Bore Mercher/Keeping Faith 3, Cyswllt, Fflam, Dal y Mellt and Hafiach for Vox Pictures.  His career has seen him work in the independent sector as well as being a staff member at BBC Wales and BBC Studios.  Llyr is a keen advocate of developing talent within the industry.

Iestyn Garlick – Honorary President

Iestyn has held an expansive career as an actor, producer and television presenter. Iestyn has also been known as the ‘voice of the Stadium’ making announcements at Wales international rugby games since the early 90s, until 2025.

TAC Council appointed Iestyn as TAC Honorary President in recognition of his work, dedication, and significant contribution to TAC and the independent production sector in Wales. The role of the Honorary President is to support the aims and objectives of TAC and to ensure as high a profile as possible for TAC in the broadcasting world. Iestyn is also Chair of the TAC Technical and Operational Subcommittee.

(Co-opted Member) - Afanti Media

Emyr Afan

Rondo

Gareth Williams

Gareth has been Chief Executive of Rondo Media since 2008.  Rondo is one of the largest independent production companies in Wales with production bases in Caernarfon, Cardiff and on Anglesey.  Gareth started his career as a BBC trainee producer in 1998 and joined independent production company Opus in 2001 where he produced several documentaries, music and event programmes.   He was appointed Chief Executive of Opus in 2006 before being one of the founding directors of Rondo two years later.  Gareth has worked as an executive producer and co-producer of content for a wide range of broadcasters and has been a juror for the International Emmy Awards.  From 2018 until 2021 Gareth was Chair of TAC.  Gareth is also a director of Yeti Television and Aria Studios.

Boom Cymru

Nia Thomas

Nia is responsible for overseeing Boom group’s multidisciplinary operations and her 30 year production experience spans a variety of genres, including children’s, entertainment, factual, music and events. 

Boom is one of Wales’s largest production groups. Employing c.200 staff and annually producing and delivering c.400 hours of multi-genre content to UK and international broadcasters, the Boom group of companies operates in a variety of sectors, including production, post-production, visual effects and motion graphics.  Boom Group’s credits include Y Llais (S4C); Priodas Pum Mil (S4C); Iaith ar Daith (S4C); Stwnsh & Cyw (S4C); 35 Diwrnod (S4C); Creisis (S4C); Big Zuu’s Big Eats (UKTV/Dave); Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie (C4); Skin A&E (C5) and Hot Cakes (BBC Three/BBC Wales). 

Nia sits on the boards of TRC, TAC and Screen Alliance Wales.

(Co-opted Member) – Rondo Media

Sion Clwyd Roberts

Having previously worked at ITV and as Head of Media at a commercial law firm, Sion joined Rondo Media in 2016 as Commercial Director with oversight of all legal, compliance and business affairs matters across the group. Rondo Media is a major Welsh independent media company with offices in Cardiff, Caernarfon and Menai Bridge. Rondo Media produces a range of sport, drama, music, events, factual, entertainment and co-produced content for S4C, BBC, TG4 and other commissioners.

Tinopolis

Angharad Mair

Cwmni Da

Bethan Griffiths

Recently appointed as Cwmni Da Interim Managing Director, Bethan joined Cwmni Da in 2007, managing the administration and finance teams before her appointment as Director of Operations in 2017. Leading the company’s transition to an employee-owned business in 2018.  Bethan is responsible for all operational and Board level aspects at Cwmni Da. In addition, Bethan has been a proud board and council member of TAC since 2019.

Darlun

Arwyn Evans

Arwyn Evans is the founder and Managing Director of the independent production company Darlun, which is known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Arwyn has a strong programme-making background of over thirty years across numerous genres. Arwyn has been a member of the TAC Council since 2023.

Chwarel

Phil Bayley-Hughes

Phil Bayley Hughes is Technical Director at Chwarel, a North Wales-based production company, and also works as a freelance editor. With nearly three decades of experience in post-production, he specialises in offline and online editing, colour grading, and designing efficient technical workflows for both broadcast and digital content. His work spans a wide range of genres for UK and international broadcasters, including S4C and the BBC. Formerly Head of Post Production at Antena, Phil is also passionate about studio and live production, bringing creative insight and deep technical expertise to support high-quality, scalable delivery across factual and entertainment formats.

Telesgop

Ffion Rees

Ffion has worked for Swansea based production company Telesgop since 2014. Starting with the company as an editor, working on the weekly magazine series “Ffermio” and on other documentaries/series for S4C, BBC and Sky Vision.   Ffion also works as a radio producer, working mainly for BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales.  Her radio work has included a documentary with the original cast and creative team of the 1981 Cats, the musical and an exclusive interview with Sir Tom Jones, recorded during lockdown, celebrating his 80th birthday for BBC Radio 2. A documentary looking at the impact of HIV/Aids on the West End Community and a dive into the Vietnam War through the prism of Miss Saigon. 

Ffion is now the Managing Director of Telesgop and is an Alumnus of the Goldman Sachs and Oxford University 10,000 Small Businesses programme.

Whisper Cymru

Carys Owens

Carys is a successful creative entrepreneur and founder, now leading Whisper Cymru part of The Whisper Group. A champion of female leadership and representation in TV and sport, she leads a 30-strong team producing award-winning documentaries and major live broadcasts — including full coverage of the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 for the BBC.  Carys brings valuable insight into scaling a production company, attracting strategic investment, and building a sustainable, inclusive business model within the fast-evolving UK media sector. Through initiatives like the Whisper Academy and creating inclusive production teams, she continues to drive change across the creative industries.

Carys was elected as a full member of  TAC Council in 2025, and is also a member of TAC’s Technical and Operational Sub-Committee.

Slam Media

Aled Llyr

Aled is the Director and co-founder of the Slam Media company.

He began his career in broadcasting in the early days of Derwen in Llandeilo in 1988 as a golf commentator with the sports company Delta 4.

Following this, he was a presenter and researcher on Opus TV education series and after the Plas Dinefwr initiative came to an end – came to Cardiff companies – Elidir, Alfresco and back to Opus (after a year with Dime Goch) After a short period associated with Indus, Slam Media was established in January 2010.

During that time he produced all kinds of programs – sports, education, children, entertainment, satire, comedy, documentaries and events.

From Slot Sadwrn, Pelydr X, Y Brodyr Bach, Sul y Ffon and Dudley to recent productions such as megis Y Llinell Las, Cyfrinachau’r Llyfrgell and some of our biggest mass events such as the Cardiff Half Marathon, Ironman Cymru, Eisteddfod yr Urss and the Sioe Fawr in Llanelwedd.

Slam now employs a staff of 14 permanently and produces a wide range of programs in all kinds of areas for S4C, BBC, ITV and TG4.

Afanti Media

Naomi Afan Ormonde

Naomi Afan Ormonde is Creative Director at the family-run Welsh indie, Afanti Media. Over the last 15 years she has worked across production and development, with a particular focus on factual, entertainment and digital propositions. During her time in development, Naomi has secured exclusive competitive access, built strong on-screen talent relationships and developed internationally selling returning formats – leading to some of Afanti’s most acclaimed commissions, including Life Drawing Live with Joe Lycett (BBC2&4), World’s Biggest Cruise Ship (Channel 4), The Perfect Pitch (Channel 4), Y Wal Goch (S4C) and Dŵr Du / Dark Waters (S4C/BBC Wales with Off the Fence distribution).

In recent years, she has also pivoted into the digital landscape, developing innovative propositions using Afanti’s live credentials and state-of-the-art facilities. Her work includes high-profile YouTube live watch-alongs for Euro 2024, BBC Sounds podcasts such as Nigel Owens: Dan Bwysau, and a slate of short-form and talent-led digital projects – including the social format that won Best Social Format at the Edinburgh TV Festival New Voices Awards. 

Naomi now leads Afanti’s creative vision, guiding its multi-genre output and supporting the growth of one of Wales’s most established independent production companies. She also represents Afanti within sector networks and industry initiatives, championing creativity, inclusion and the next generation of Welsh production talent.