Paul Richards was named chief technology officer (CTO) by Pitch Black, the parent company of top visual effects studios FuseFX, FOLKS, Rising Sun Pictures, and El Ranchito. The seasoned professional will use his more than ten years of VFX knowledge to help Pitch Black complete the integration of its worldwide platform and process.
Previously, Richards managed and built technology teams as chief technology officer at Picture Shop, Ghost VFX, and Method Studios, post-production facilities. Richards will oversee the company’s four brands as well as efforts to uphold strict international security standards in his new position.
“I am honored to be joining such a strong leadership team,” said Richards. “The rich legacy of all the Pitch Black brands is incredible, and being asked to be part of the next chapter is humbling. I look forward to leveraging my experience to foster creativity, drive innovation, and ensure the highest security standards across our global platform.”
“I am thrilled to have Paul join our world-class executive team,” said Pitch Black CEO Sébastien Bergeron. “His arrival as our CTO comes at a pivotal moment in Pitch Black’s evolution. He will leverage his expertise across all our brands and put the final touch on our unified platform project. By empowering our teams worldwide to share complex work through technological innovations and expertise in AI workflows, Paul will help us create efficiencies in high-end visual effects processes while exceeding industry security and ethical standards. His leadership and experience will undoubtedly propel us towards new heights of excellence.”
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