Red Arrow Studios Ups James Baker to COO

James Baker has been elevated to the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO) at Red Arrow Studios, effective immediately.

In his new position, Baker will be tasked with optimizing operational performance across Red Arrow’s production and distribution divisions, and directly managing select production territories and portfolio assets. Baker will also oversee human resources and the group’s project management office. Baker will continue to report to Jan Frouman, the chairman and CEO of Red Arrow Studios. Baker will be based in London.

Baker joined Red Arrow in 2011, and has held positions at the company that include president of Red Arrow Studios’ production portfolio and managing director of Red Arrow Entertainment UK. He joined the management board of Red Arrow in 2015.

Frouman commented, “James is the consummate group player. Over and above being well-liked and respected, he is constantly thinking about how we can operate better and smarter. And he’s never afraid to challenge the organization or shake up existing operating models. He’s ideal for the COO role at this time of accelerated activity for the group.”