VANCOUVER — Thunderbird Entertainment Group announced today Sarah Nathanson (above) has been promoted to corporate secretary and chief operating officer for all Thunderbird divisions, which includes Atomic Cartoons and Great Pacific Media.
Prior to her promotion, Nathanson served as Thunderbird’s general counsel, a responsibility she will continue to oversee as part of her expanded portfolio, says the company’s press release.
In her new role, Nathanson will work alongside other senior members of Thunderbird’s leadership team, including Barb Harwood (chief financial officer), Matthew Berkowitz (chief creative officer), Richard Goldsmith (president of global distribution and consumer products), David Way (president of Great Pacific Media) and Jennifer Twiner McCarron (president and CEO of Thunderbird Entertainment), to whom Nathanson will report.
“Sarah Nathanson has consistently established herself as one of the most capable legal professionals working in entertainment today, always ensuring we operate according to the very highest standards and ethics. Our decision to elevate Sarah to this critical new role is a recognition of the countless ways she has enriched our company, particularly since we went public in 2018. I couldn’t be happier to welcome Sarah as Thunderbird’s chief operating officer as we continue our journey to become the world’s next major global studio,” said Twiner McCarron, in the press release.
With almost 15 years of experience in entertainment law, Nathanson has previously worked as director of business and legal affairs at DHX Media (now WildBrain).
She takes on the role of corporate secretary as Cameron White is stepping down from the company.
“Seventeen years ago, Cameron White co-founded Thunderbird Entertainment, and our company has become what it is today thanks to his vision and leadership, which includes the incredible mentorship he has provided across our leadership team,” said Twiner McCarron. “Cam is the epitome of integrity and class. We wish him nothing but the greatest success in all future endeavours.”
