Mike Kelt, Chairman of Artem, the award-winning physical special effects company, has announced the appointment of Toby Steward as Managing Director of the company.
“I am confident that Toby and I will work well together as the baton passes to the next generation,” said Mike Kelt who remains at the helm as Chairman. “Artem has been running for over three decades in a landscape that has seen physical SFX change enormously. I believe Toby is the right person to help realise the company’s vision for the future.”
Mike Kelt, Chairman Artem
One of Toby’s first projects will be to set up a new Artem workshop in Manchester, which has a thriving media industry: suitable sites are currently being explored. This is in addition to Artem’s London HQ, and its Glasgow workshop run by Business Development Officer, Joanne McLeod.
“Artem is a fantastic business employing a wide range of very talented people. I look forward to building on our 30-year history. We have an opportunity to expand the business, set up a facility in Manchester, to develop our existing successful products and to bring new products to market.”
Toby Stewart, MD Artem
Toby’s appointment comes hot-on-the-heels of Artem announcing three new board directors last November, all three were internal candidates. “We have always been dedicated to promoting talent within the company, where possible” said Mike Kelt.
