Arc Promotes Jeff Young to President and COO
Arc Productions, recently acquired by a Canadian ownership group from Starz Media US, is reshaping the studio management team. After four and a half years as Executive Vice President and Head of Studio, David Steinberg is leaving Arc Productions to pursue the creative development of his own projects. The new management restructuring will include the appointment of Jeff Young as President and C.O.O.
Under Steinberg’s stewardship the company became a major global force in the animation and visual effects sector. Steinberg oversaw the production of 5 feature films in five years – most notably the recent smash success Gnomeo & Juliet.
“I am very proud of what we have built and all that we have accomplished together in my time here,” said Steinberg. “I will personally miss the incredible group of talent that I’ve had the privilege to assemble and work with so closely every day, and I wish them and the studio the very best of luck.”
“The purchase of Arc from Starz and the development of an aggressive growth strategy as a Canadian owned company has required us to cope with many changes,” said Tom Murray, Partner and Co-CEO. Chief among the changes is the promotion of Young. The opportunities are tremendous and we are happy to see Jeff assume more responsibility.”
Young added, “Gnomeo & Juliet‘s recent box office success solidified Arc as a major presence in the animation industry. The latest reviews for Camelot clearly show the company’s emergence as a force in the VFX world. I am excited to lead an organization comprised of such worldclass talent both in animation and visual effects. Our goal is to expand the company aggressively with a clear focus on innovative deal making and partnerships. We will certainly be active in the marketplace.”
In addition to Young’s appointment, Murray also confirmed the addition of Peter Kozik to the Arc team as Vice President Finance. A former Price Waterhouse Cooper Senior Manager, Kozik will report to Young and assume senior financial management responsibilities.