CEO, Transition Stage Company Natalie Edward-Yesufu is an multi-award-winning producer, entrepreneur, actor, and CEO of Transition Stage Company, a film and theatre company championing diverse and new writing. She has an international footprint in the entertainment industry, with work spanning New York, Europe, and the UK. As a creative entrepreneur, she has produced over 50 stage productions and developed original IP into film and broadcast content, collaborating with the BBC and Channel 4. Her flagship initiatives, Enter. Stage. Write and StoryTown, have launched the careers of dozens of emerging writers. Recently nominated for the Duke of Edinburgh TV Inclusion Award with Disney, Natalie is recognised for her impact on diversity in media. A classically trained actor with BBC credits, she brings creative depth and strategic leadership. Based in Birmingham and London, she is a champion for regional production and inclusive storytelling, reshaping the industry through innovation, talent development, and global collaboration.