Acamar Films Taps Coolabi Alum as COO & CFO

Acamar Films has named Coolabi Group alum Tim Ricketts as chief operating and financial officer.

“Tim is a brilliant addition to the Acamar leadership team,” said Mikael Shields, CEO of Acamar Films. “His extensive experience across broadcasting, production and intellectual property ownership are invaluable. Tim’s strategic insight and leadership come at just the right time as we expand globally and we are all looking forward to working with him.”

As COO and CFO, Ricketts will oversee Acamar’s financial strategy and operations across all areas of the organization. His role will be central to accelerating Acamar’s international growth as well as to supporting the company’s creative ambitions.

“I am delighted to be joining Acamar at such an exciting time,” Ricketts said. “Bing is a unique property that resonates with families around the world. I look forward to working closely with Mikael and the senior team to support Acamar’s global expansion, strengthen our financial and operational capabilities and help to deliver on the company’s mission to move and delight young children and their grown-ups worldwide.”

Ricketts joins from Coolabi Group, where he was the chief operating and financial officer and played a pivotal role in driving strategy, growth and international expansion. Prior to that, he held senior finance and operational roles across the media and entertainment sector, including Gullane Entertainment, United News & Media and TVS Entertainment.