Digital Domain Welcomes Industry Visionary Gabrielle Gourrier as Executive Vice President of VFX Business

11.21.24

LOS ANGELES, CA, November 19, 2024 - Digital Domain, a global leader in visual effects and immersive storytelling, proudly announces the appointment of Gabrielle "Gabby" Gourrier as Executive Vice President of VFX Business. In this pivotal role, Gabby will focus on expanding client partnerships and leveraging strategic technology and business initiatives while working with internal teams to unlock new revenue opportunities and nurture long-term client collaborations.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Gabby, a seasoned professional, joins Digital Domain following her role as Co-President at DNEG, where she was instrumental in overseeing shows for the feature and Episodic unit's overseeing and managing client relationships from Los Angeles.

Her vast network and trusted relationships across top studios and streaming platforms, including Warner Bros., Marvel, Apple, Netflix, and Sony -position her uniquely to secure groundbreaking opportunities and forge enduring partnerships. This appointment marks a meaningful return for Gabby, who began her career in Digital Domain's Advertising division and is now set to play a pivotal role in the company's strategic trajectory.

"We are thrilled to welcome Gabby back to Digital Domain," said Gavgavian. Gabby has a strong understanding of client needs and a growth-focused mindset that aligns perfectly with our vision. Her deep understanding of the VFX landscape, coupled with her impressive track record in business development, will be instrumental as we pursue strategic growth and further solidify our standing as a leader in the VFX industry."

In her role, Gabby will work closely with Digital Domain's leadership team to advance the company's creative and business strategies, establish impactful new business partnerships, and position Digital Domain at the forefront of innovative, high-caliber storytelling in VFX. Reporting directly to Lala Gavgavian, Gabby's efforts will focus on external growth opportunities, where her ability to harness emerging technologies, integrate real-time efficiencies, and adapt to industry shifts will be invaluable assets.

"Returning to Digital Domain is both a homecoming and an exciting new challenge," said Gabby. "I look forward to leveraging my experience and industry relationships to drive transformative growth, forge new partnerships, and reinforce Digital Domain's standing as a leader in visual effects."

Gabby's industry expertise has been a catalyst for growth at major VFX facilities globally. During her time as Executive Vice President of Global Features and Special Projects at Method Studios, she played a key role in transforming the company from an advertising studio into a global film powerhouse. She managed teams across five continents and focused on innovation, client success, and production excellence. Her efforts have consistently advanced the industry, establishing new standards for both VFX pipelines and client engagement.

This strategic hire underscores Digital Domain's unwavering dedication to leading the VFX industry through technological innovation and groundbreaking visual narratives, captivating audiences around the globe.

About Digital Domain Digital Domain Holdings Limited ("Digital Domain") is a pioneer in creating transportive experiences. Over the last 30 years, Digital Domain has grown to lead the visual effects industry, expanding the arm of virtual humans and visualization globally. Digital Domain's rich legacy comprises hundreds of feature films and episodes, thousands of advertisements, game cinematics, and experimental immersive experiences. A creative force in cutting-edge technologies, Digital Domain has brought exceptional artistry to Academy Award-winning blockbusters of Titanic, What Dreams May Come, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Marvel Cinematic Universe titles crushed all-time worldwide box office, such as the Avengers franchise, and Stranger Things made a splash with Season IV.

Digital Domain stands as a trailblazer, achieving the remarkable distinction of being the first independent visual effects studio. Since 2016, the company has charted a pioneering course into the realms of virtual reality technology and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing the creation of emotionally expressive and photorealistic virtual humans in real-time.

Digital Domain Holdings Limited is a company that is listed under code 547 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company has a global presence, with offices in prominent hubs such as Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Luxembourg, Hyderabad, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Digital Domain is dedicated to constantly evolving, innovating, and striving to be a leader in creating extraordinary visual effects.

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