Phantom Media Group, the umbrella company for post and vfx houses Milk, Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, Lola Post and Spectre Post, has revamped its global leadership team.
Ian Unterreiner becomes President, Chris Burn Global Managing Director, Roo Knight-Jones Global Director of Business Development, Caroline Bisson-Salama Global Director of Marketing & Communications and Andrew Harvey becomes Global Executive Producer.
Burn, Knight-Jones, Bisson-Salama and Harvey report to Unterreiner, who in turn reports to PMG CEO and Founder Bejoy Arputharaj. The team operates across the US and the UK, with Unterreiner and Harvey based in Los Angeles, and Burn, Knight-Jones, and Bisson-Salama based in London.
Unterreiner, formerly Executive Vice President of PMG, has been elevated to President and will continue to oversee the Group’s global growth strategy as well as Europe & North America operations. Unterreiner has more than 20 years of experience in VFX leadership and executive production – including over 13 years across Russo Bros AGBO and Zoic Studios.
Burn, previously Managing Director of the Milk Group, steps into the expanded role of Global Managing Director of PMG. In his new position, he will oversee PMG’s studio operations across North America, the UK and Europe, specifically focusing on Tippett Studio, Milk and Lola Post. Over his two-decade career in VFX, Burn has held senior positions, including Senior Vice President of Production Operations at MPC and General Manager at DNEG.
Knight-Jones transitions from his role as Director of Business Development of the Milk Group to become Global Director of Business Development for PMG. He will lead initiatives to drive business growth and strategic partnerships across the Group’s worldwide network, specifically focusing on Tippett Studio, Milk and Lola Post. He has over a decade of experience in production and business development roles at Milk, Untold and MPC.
Bisson-Salama joins PMG from DNEG, where she was Head of Marketing & Communications. As Global Director of Marketing & Communications of PMG, she will drive the Group’s global brand and marketing strategy, supporting its continued growth and expansion. She has over a decade of expertise in brand development, strategic marketing and storytelling for global creative businesses.
Harvey, who has held senior roles at Annapurna Pictures, MPC and Dupe VFX, takes on the role of Global Executive Producer for PMG. He will focus on enhancing the Group’s creative and strategic capabilities while driving international growth.
Ian Unterreiner, President of Phantom Media Group, said: “The expansion of PMG’s global leadership team marks another exciting milestone for the Group, following the consolidation of our studios into a battle-tested production ecosystem. The team brings together strategic and operational expertise, strong business acumen, and a deep commitment to PMG’s vision. Together, we will leverage the unique capabilities of the Group’s individual brands to deliver globally scalable creative solutions and push the boundaries of what’s possible in a rapidly evolving market.”
Bejoy Arputharaj, CEO and Founder of Phantom Media Group, said: “One of PMG’s greatest strengths lies in the unique talents across our global studios. With this expanded leadership team, we are taking another pivotal step to accelerate our growth, broaden our reach and deepen creative and strategic partnerships. I am looking forward to the team working with our clients, partners and in-house teams to create synergies, unlock new opportunities and further establish PMG as a leading force in the VFX and visual entertainment industry.”
Upcoming and recent projects across the Group include The Mandalorian and Grogu (Tippett Studio – Disney), Under Salt Marsh (Milk – Sky), Good Omens Season 3 (Milk – Amazon Prime), The Witcher Season 4 (Milk – Netflix), Ironheart (Tippett Studio & PhantomFX – Disney+), Heads of State (Milk – Amazon Prime), Walking with Dinosaurs (Lola Post – BBC/PBS), Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (Tippett Studio & PhantomFX), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Tippett Studio – Disney+), Alien: Romulus (Tippett Studio – Disney).
Image L.-R.: Ian Unterreiner, Chris Burn, Roo Knight-Jones, Caroline Bisson-Salama, Andrew Harvey
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