DNEG has announced that Tom Jacomb has been elevated to the position of President, DNEG Animation.
Tom helped launch its Feature Animation division back in 2014 and has guided the team’s growth to over 500 talented professionals across its animation studios in London, Los Angeles, Montréal and Mumbai, according to a statement.
In his new role, he’ll be overseeing further worldwide investment and expansion for DNEG Animation, including expansion into Vancouver and the creation of up to a hundred new animation roles in the city.
Speaking on the announcement, CEO Namit Malhotra commented, “Tom’s promotion, and the onboarding of five new senior members of his team, supports our ambition for DNEG Animation to become one of the best and most highly regarded animation studios in the world. Tom is continuing to build a superlative global team that is delivering fantastic work, delighting our clients and winning some fantastic film and episodic projects; and we will continue to build upon these great successes.”
Commenting on the appointment and expansion, Tom Jacomb said, “DNEG has long been known for its creative pedigree in visual effects, and I am incredibly proud of the opportunity to lead our amazing team and prove that DNEG can also excel in delivering the highest-quality animation projects. The team’s talents and hard work get the credit for our growth and the incredible projects that we are embarking on with our new feature film and episodic partners, including some very exciting co-production opportunities that will be announced in the months ahead. Looking to the future, I am very pleased to welcome our new senior crew members, who will bolster DNEG Animation’s global capabilities with even more creativity, experience and expertise.”
