Michael Carrington joined HiT Entertainment around February 2013 and is the current "executive in charge of production" on Thomas and Friends, taking over from Karen Barnes starting with the eighteenth season. Marion Edwards who is the current executive producer has to report to him.
Michael joined HiT Entertainment after leaving Turner Entertainment where he was the head of kids content. Michael has also worked as a controller for CBeebies. When appointed at HiT, he said he had greatly admired their work.