Video production firm makes deputy CEO appointment

A long-serving member of staff at Sutton Coldfield video production firm Ark Media has been promoted to the role of deputy CEO.

Graham Allsopp first became involved with Ark as a freelance camera operator after meeting CEO Phil Arkinstall in 2016 when the business employed just four people.

Graham went on to become the main camera operator - taking part in video shoots in Saudi Arabia, Gran Canaria and Israel - before he began leading the production department in 2019.

Over the past three years, he has overseen all areas of production, as well as helping the business grow to 13 staff.

Graham has also achieved a string of awards successes and nominations including being shortlisted for the Future Face of Sales, Marketing and Communications in 2021 and this year 's Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers ' Young Professional of the Year.

Ark Media CEO Phil Arkinstall said: "I am delighted to appoint Graham as deputy CEO and promote him to company director.

“This is a culmination of six years ' hard work and his drive and enthusiasm has helped propel the business forward, particularly in the last 12 months. ”

Graham: “I am honoured to be have been part of the fantastic growth of this business over the past six years.

“My next challenge is to work alongside Phil to take the business from strength to strength, helping to grow the team as well as our product offering. ”

Pictured: Phil Arkinstall and Graham Allsopp