HOLLYWOOD-Executive producer Ron Hacohen has left bicoastal HKM Productions. A company mainstay, Hacohen began at HKM in 1983 as a freelance PA. Three years later, he was freelance producing for director Graham Henman, a shop co-founder. And in ’90, Hacohen came on staff as head of production. In ’96, he was promoted to exec. producer.
"I’ve been at an executive level at the company for almost a decade now," related Hacohen, "and I just simply felt it was time for something new."
At press time, Hacohen was taking a brief respite from the business and planned to start sifting through his options. He didn’t rule out the possibility of an association with HKM, perhaps in the form of a satellite. "But there’s also the chance that I could be involved in something totally separate from HKM. The one thing for sure is that I will continue in the commercialmaking business."
HKM exec. producer/founding partner Tom Mickel said Hacohen’s departure is the next step in a natural career evolution. "In a sense he’s graduated to the next level," said Mickel. "He’s a guy ready to run his own show. He has great relationships with agencies, clients and directors throughout the business and is one of the brightest, funniest people I’ve ever worked with."
At press time, a successor to Hacohen had not been named. Mickel said HKM has a tradition of "developing from within" and it’s likely that a current staffer will eventually grow into the position.
