Molinare Creative Group member VFX and post production studio, Elephant Goldfish, has announced the appointment of Des Carey as executive director, growth and innovation.
In a career spanning more than a quarter of a century, Carey began at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic before taking on senior roles at Company 3, where he worked on the development of early digital intermediate workflows. A co-founder of Los Angeles post production facility Light Iron, he also led Resurgent Film Group and most recently served as Samsung’s global head of cinematic innovation, where he led initiatives in next-generation cinema technology, virtual production and cloud-based production infrastructure.
Commenting, Carey said, “I have been fortunate to work with some exceptional people throughout my career, and those experiences have reinforced the importance of strong teams, trusted relationships and a willingness to evolve as the industry continues to change. What attracted me to Elephant Goldfish was the opportunity to help build something at a meaningful stage of its development. There is a highly experienced creative team within the business, the heritage of the Molinare Creative Group behind it, and a clear ambition to grow. Together, that provides a strong foundation for the next stage of the business.
“I am looking forward to working with the team, building new relationships and helping create opportunities for clients and partners in Ireland and internationally.”
Nigel Bennett, CEO of the Molinare Creative Group, added, “Des’s appointment reflects where we’re heading as a group. He brings exactly the kind of experience, perspective and international network that we’re continuing to build. His appointment strengthens our presence in Ireland while creating new opportunities across the wider Group. We’re delighted to welcome him and look forward to seeing the impact he’ll make.”
Carey will work closely with the Elephant Goldfish team, with a focus on strategic growth, developing new partnerships and finding opportunities across TV, film and emerging production technologies.
