John Edwards to depart Endemol Shine but retains consultancy role on Offspring

One of Australia’s most experienced television producers, John Edwards, is to depart production company Endemol Shine, the company announced this afternoon.

Edwards is behind some of Australia’s biggest TV shows, including Offspring, The Secret Life of Us and Police Rescue.

His departure comes just months after the merger of production companies Endemol and Shine Australia. 

In a statement, Endemol Shine’s joint CEOs Mark and Carl Fennessy said: “John Edwards is a true industry legend and one of the finest producers in the country. John leaves us on the very best of terms. We thank him for his many years working with Endemol and wish him well in his future endeavours.”