Prime Focus has hired veteran entertainment industry executive O.D. Welch as its COO for North America, assigning him responsibility for the company’s post-production and visual effects units.
Welch’s portfolio will include Prime Focus facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Winnipeg and Vancouver. He will work with CEO of post-production Rob Hummel and CEO of visual effects Michael Fink to evolve and grow the company’s business in these fields.
Welch has more than 20 years of experience managing entertainment companies. Highlights of his work history include stints at the Computer Caf’ Group, consulting firm EMC, and 525 Studios where he was a senior executive for Liberty Media and Virgin Entertainment.
‘We have handpicked the industry’s best and brightest to expand our global presence, and O.D. is no exception,’ said Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus. ‘He brings unparalleled entertainment business savvy and executive-level experience with some of the most reputable projects and companies in the industry.’
