The studio veteran takes over for Lala Gavgavian as head of the company’s global VFX business, effective immediately.
Pioneering visual effects studio Digital Domain has appointed Sudhir Reddy as President of its Global VFX Business, effective immediately.Reddy succeeds Lala Gavgavian, who has been with the company for 18 years, including the last four as President and COO.
A 27-year VFX industry veteran, Reddy has spent the last 15 years at the company helping expand its international presence, including the launch of its studios in Hyderabad and managing the Vancouver and Montreal studios.He has overseen global productions for feature films, episodic content, and emerging media, earning a reputation for delivering ambitious projects worldwide.Before joining Digital Domain, Reddy held creative roles at studios in India and Flux Animation Studios in New Zealand before holding a Senior Production and Management role at Reliance MediaWorks in India and Los Angeles, managing large-scale VFX pipelines and cross-border teams.
“Digital Domain has always been at the forefront of visual storytelling,” said Reddy.“I’m excited to lead this talented global team as we continue to position Digital Domain as the leading VFX services provider.We will concentrate on our core expertise, specifically innovative VFX for feature films and episodic content.
We aim to build a strong platform that supports our ongoing growth and innovation, uniquely combining our creative talent and technology to set ourselves apart in the industry.” The leadership change follows careful deliberation by Digital Domain’s Board of Directors and key investors.“This was not a decision we made lightly,” said William Wong, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Digital Domain.“We are confident that Sudhir's unique combination of creative insight and operational expertise positions him to guide Digital Domain through its next phase of growth.” Gavgavian, who oversaw operational initiatives that strengthened the company's global infrastructure and client partnerships, departs the company with deep gratitude from the board and staff.
“Lala's contributions over nearly two decades have been foundational,” Wong added.Reddy will report directly to Wong, with EVP of VFX Business Gabrielle Gourrier and Executive Producer & Head of Production Eric Kimelton reporting to him.Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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