Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Elevates Business Development Exec

HOLLYWOOD: Jeremy Nocon has been promoted to VP of business development at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Nocon is taking on an expanded role that sees him tasked with the development of third-party business opportunities as well as with financial and operational management of projects for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. His primary focus will be in the areas of themed entertainment attractions, live events, advertising campaigns and special-effects services for feature films, while continuing to nurture long-standing relationships and support existing clients within the entertainment industry. He will also serve as the business-development liaison between the Burbank and New York locations of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop as well as the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio.

Nocon joined the company in 2009 as director of business development for Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. He reports to Joe Henderson, The Jim Henson Company’s executive VP of worldwide administration.

Henderson commented: "This is an exciting time for our Creature Shop. Jeremy is tenacious and resourceful, and he consistently excels at meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. He has a proven track record of successful projects for the Shop within the entertainment, advertising, live entertainment, and theme park industries and he will continue to seek out and secure partnerships that allow the artists and designers of the Shop to shine.”