# US president-elect Donald Trump announced he has appointed television executive Mark Burnett, who produced the tycoon’s reality show “The Apprentice,” as special envoy to the United Kingdom. The Emmy Award-winning Burnett, who was born in London, is the creator of “Survivor”. He has also produced other hit shows including “Shark Tank” and “The Voice.” His biggest success was with “The Apprentice”. The show was widely credited with reversing Trump’s fortunes and making him a household name in the United States before he announced his presidential run in 2015.
Trump appoints producer of The Apprentice as special envoy to United Kingdom