Jo Arghiris is joining New York-headquartered Hornet as its first West Coast-based executive producer.
Arghiris' experience includes VFX production in London and NYC, and shifting to design, animation, mixed media, and live action production as an EP in her current home of Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Arghiris will help bolster Hornet's West Coast presence and further its work in motion design, live action, and mixed media. Her past roles include executive producer at The Mill and MPC. More recently, as an executive producer/managing director at Scholar, Arghiris worked closely with the managing partners to build out its West Coast presence.
“We always believed that fortifying our existing relationships with brands and agencies in the West Coast market required true leadership from someone who understands the market from within. We were thrilled to meet Jo at an opportune time and knew instantly she was the exact fit for this role. Her collaborative spirit, passion for discovering and nurturing talent, and ability to push the bounds of storytelling through design and animation are all talents we truly admire, and believe can serve as an exciting Northstar for our brand in the West,” said Hana Shimizu, Hornet managing director/executive producer