LOS ANGELES—Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of Prime Focus, announced that Suresh Sugumaran has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Sugumaran is a 23-year industry veteran with experience in media, technology and telecommunications.
In his new role, Sugumaran will oversee PFT’s EMEA business.
Sugumaran has extensive experience in facilitating business development strategies in the field of technology and services within the media and entertainment business, the company announced. Sugumaran previously held business leadership positions at Wipro and TCS. He was most recently with Tech Mahindra as Vice President, M&E Technology in Europe.
He graduated in electrical and electronics engineering.
“Suresh comes with a strong technical background and will be responsible for delivering sustainable top-line growth with new and existing customers,” said Ramki Sankaranarayanan, founder and global CEO of Prime Focus Technologies. “He has been instrumental in selling major digital transformation projects in the industry, and as PFT continues to expand and grow, his track record, along with our product portfolio, is a winning combination and key to creating the company’s long-term success.” We are delighted to have him on board.”
PFT also announced today that Nick Kaimakami has been elected to the company’s UK board of directors effective immediately and appointed to serve as a PFT UK board member. Kaimakami has been with PFT for five years as head of sales for EMEA.