Established in Paris 1896 by Charles Pathe and his brother Émile, Pathé pioneered the production and sale of phonographs before rapidly becoming one of the largest film studios in the world - producing and distributing some 10,000 silent films in its first two decades.

Today, Pathé remains one of the world’s longest running moving-image companies; a leading independent producer, sales agent and distributor, as well as one of Europe’s largest exhibitor chains.

The Pathé UK team have won 17 BAFTAs and 14 Oscars in recent years across titles ranging from The Queen and Slumdog Millionaire to Philomena and Selma, all whilst working with some of the greatest talents of the big screen.

In 2023, the company gained a new TV production focus with the joining of CEO Faith Penhale, ushering in an exciting new era for Pathe in the UK with talent-led, signature television drama.

Meet the team

Faith Penhale
Managing Director
Caroline Stone
Commercial Director
Pierre du Plessis
Director of Business Affairs
James Clarke
Finance Director
Jack Myles
Head of Business Affairs and TV/Digital
Sam Marchant
Development Producer
Joanna Betts
Development Assistant
John McGrory
Finance Manager
Waihun Tang
Finance Manager
Ella Bishop
Executive Assistant