Adeline Ramage Rooney

Creative Director, Entertainment at BBC Studios

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Award‑winning creative leader with 25+ years shaping major global entertainment brands and directing world‑class talent on and off screen. I thrive where creative vision meets operational clarity - and where teams are empowered to do the best work of their lives. My career spans the creation, reinvention and long‑term success of globally recognised formats including the BAFTA‑nominated Dragon’s Den, MasterChef US, MasterChef Junior US, Emergency Call, Kitchen Nightmares and Hotel Hell. I specialise in scaling capability, navigating complex change, and driving innovation across the entertainment and cultural sectors. I’m known for building collaborative, high‑performing cultures, aligning creative ambition with strategic growth, and leading initiatives that strengthen both artistic excellence and commercial impact.

Experience

  • BBC Studios (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Creative Director, BBC Studios Entertainment
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Creative Director, BBC Studios Factual Entertainment & Events
      May 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Co-Founder / Creative Director at 8HOURS TELEVISION
    May 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Unscripted production company with slate including primetime Luke Wilson-fronted docuseries, Emergency Call, for ABC.

  • Consultant Executive Producer at BBC Studios
    Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Consultant Executive Producer on various projects for Netflix, NBC, TLC and HGTV.

  • Executive Producer / Creative Consultant at MasterClass
    Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Producing premium digital online classes A-list instructors from multiple disciplines including music, film and food including Steve Martin, Gordon Ramsay and David Mamet.

  • One Potato Two Potato Productions (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Executive Producer / Showrunner, MasterChef | MasterChef Junior
      Jan 2010 - Mar 2017 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Executive Producer / Showrunner on MasterChef (8 seasons), MasterChef Junior (6 seasons) and MasterChef Celebrity Showdown.

    • Vice President
      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      At the helm of production, development and TV brand expansion for Gordon Ramsay. Adeline’s creative vision and leadership helped result in Ramsay having an unprecedented 5 hugely successful shows simultaneously running on FOX. Executive Producer / Format Creator credits include MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, Kitchen Nightmares, Hotel Hell and Food Court Wars for Food Network.