The new strategy is anchored in a “creative first” approach which places creative excellence and output as the driving force behind the group’s growth, commercial success and operations as they further cement their position as market leader in the global entertainment and media industry.
Says Kurt Royan, managing director (pictured upper middle): “TPL has always been a home for the best post production creative, and we’re doubling down on that mission with these critical key appointments, supported by the greatest production and technical services in the industry.”
Georgia Woodward (pictured lower RHS) joins the group in the newly created chief operating officer role. In this role Woodward will drive strategic growth of both TPL and OEC and manage the group’s operations. Woodward has held pivotal leadership roles in the TV, branded content and digital media industry for over a decade. In 2024, she was included in Realscreens list of the top 30 influential individuals worldwide shaping the global content industry and is recognised for her work in driving company growth through data and content strategy. Woodward says “I couldn’t be more excited to join and lead such a dynamic group of companies with a global focus, clear entrepreneurial vision and a history of innovation.”
After three years driving TPL’s year on year growth as the national general manager, Bronwyn Ketels (picture lower LHS) has been promoted to a newly created role of head of global production, which is the company’s first internationally focused position and solidifies the group’s global focus.
Dan Lake (pictured lower centre), co-founder and executive producer at OEC, steps into the newly created position of general manager for TPL’s Sydney location. Lake has held key roles in TV and film finance, development and production, including senior positions at prominent government funding bodies. Lake will also continue as an executive within OEC.
Brett Manson (pictured upper RHS), acclaimed industry colourist has joined TPL’s roster full time as senior colourist.
Says Royan: “Having collaborated with Brett on many projects, we knew that he was the right person to help take TPL’s colour department to the next level. The perfect mix of talent, experience, wealth of technical expertise, and humility means your projects could be in no safer hands.”
Along with Manson’s appointment, TPL has made three internal promotions to junior colourist: Marie Gatt (QLD), Margaux Hemard (NSW) and Kale Elbourne (VIC).
Acclaimed sound designer, Stuart Morton MPSE (pictured upper LHS) continues as head of sound, overseeing the entire sound unit across all TPL locations. Morton brings over 25 years of experience delivering soundscapes for features and series at the highest level.
The Post Lounge continues its strategic partnerships with VFX studio Resin, and leading international post facility Company 3, enabling end to end workflows anywhere in the world.
Says Royan: “We’re putting the right people in the right positions to enable the clearest path from production through to delivery, focussing on what matters most to directors and producers – prioritising the project creative, while ensuring we deliver to the highest standards, on time and on budget.”
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