News

31 July 2009

DICK DE RIJK STEPS DOWN AT ENDEMOL

Dick De Rijk is stepping down from his position as an exclusive International Creative partner for Endemol.

Endemol, a world leader in entertainment, today announced that Dick De Rijk is stepping down from his position as an exclusive International Creative partner for Endemol. Dick wants to focus on a wide scope of multi-media creativity as a fully independent company.

Dick's credits for Endemol include game show hits such as Deal or No Deal, which has become a world beating global franchise having been sold to well over 100 countries since its launch in the Netherlands in 2002.

Dick comments; "Endemol is one of the most dynamic and creative companies in the business and I have had an amazing time here. It's been a privilege to be part of such an exceptionally talented and adroit team and I certainly don't exclude new future projects with them."

Paul Römer, Endemol's Global Head of Programming adds: "Dick has made a huge contribution to the success of Endemol. Deal or No Deal has become one of the world's most successful ever game shows and is loved by audiences everywhere. We will undoubtedly look forward to possible future projects with him and I wish him every success".

Dick de Rijk Productions BV has had a partnership with Endemol for 8 years. Dick's other credits for Endemol include many more shows, such as Set for Life and Show Me The Money, which were also sold to major territories all over the world.