Executive Vice President of Development & Programming
Eureka Productions
Wes Dening is an award-winning producer and currently serves as Executive Producer of ABC's "Holey Moley" starring Stephen Curry, Executive Producer of Animal Planet's, "Crikey It's The Irwins" & Facebook's first multi platform auto-series "Pick Flip & Drive”. Wes also serves as a Consulting Producer on Netflix's groundbreaking original and critically acclaimed dating series "Dating Around".
As EVP of Development and Programming at Eureka Productions, Wes has developed, sold and produced original content for cable, broadcast, digital and OTT platforms in the U.S. and prior to his time at Eureka has extensive experience growing content businesses.
Prior to joining Eureka, Wes was the founder & president of WDE, an innovative production company that developed and produced an enviable slate of programs which are broadcasting in more than 55-countries worldwide. Wes was responsible for structuring all commercial agreements at WDE, with a focus on retaining and exploiting rights, while also overseeing creative & talent management and during his tenure Wes significantly increased revenue year-on-year.
During his time at WDE, Wes was the creative force and Executive Producer of Big Crazy Family Adventure at Travel Channel, The Flying Winemaker for Discovery Channel International TLC, and is currently broadcasting across Australia and Asia on Netflix. Wes also signed and created The Stafford Brothers for Fox8 Network.
In addition to his extensive production work, Wes contributes to multiple media panels and regularly distributes content focusing on thought leadership in the ever-changing media landscape.