Who we are

Our Innovative Strategy
Myriad Global Media has worked across 5 continents, spanning 60 countries, on projects that engaged nationalities from all works of life. Our innovative strategy communicates ideas that ensure key business objectives are achieved, wider audiences are engaged and that a continuous management plan is implemented.
Innovative Strategy, a phrase that can mean so many things! But in the world of business, it’s a word that must depict all management systems, implementing major goals and initiatives, across a strategic business plan.
Communications, Marketing and Strategy all form the bigger picture, none can be reactive. The best organisations plan years in advance to ensure that the world knows what they are doing and show their competitive dynamics.
If an organisation can provide a clear picture of the overall direction that the business must follow then specifying key objectives, policies and allocating resources can be simple. Innovative Strategy will form a framework that can be successfully implemented by all internal divisions, controlling mechanisms to determine a positive result.
At Myriad Global Media, we partner with businesses of all sizes to act as their media and communications tool kit. This ensures they have the latest technology and expert experience at their fingertips to successfully implement business objectives and innovative strategy.
Keep an eye on our social media news feeds and website blog page to find out about more, we’ve been nominated for additional awards so fingers crossed.
meet OUr Team
London, United Kingdom

James Thompson
CEO
James has run Myriad for the last 27 years, ever since he left the British Army. He is the ideas man and his vision, ambition and energy has taken the company to a globally connected, award winning content creator without equal. He runs marathons, sails, skis and is a trainee track cyclist.

Katie Morris
Client Development Manager
With a background in Broadcast Television Production, Katie has worked for Myriad for 27 years, introducing our global clients to Myriad’s award-winning and diverse portfolio. She understands the challenges of communicating in a fast-changing environment and the different ways in which multi-cultural audiences digest and share information.

Thwin Myint
Accountant
Thwin is an affiliate member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a B.Sc. Honors in Applied Accounting then worked for BPR Group Europe Ltd in the Accounting Department for 7 years prior to working at Myriad, she joined us in October 2014.

Alex Kemp
Head of Production
Alex is a passionate filmmaker from South Africa, where he honed his craft in Cape Town’s fast paced commercials industry. He draws on his wealth of experience having worked with clients from across world on more than 110 commercials over the past 12 years.

Kristina Toffi
Producer
Kristina graduated from Ravensbourne in 2012 with a BA in Film & TV Production, prior to this she studies Broadcast Media at the University of Brighton. She became a civil servant in 2014 when she took a job at the Home Office, she worked there in immigration for almost 3 years before joining Myriad in 2017.

VASILIS KATSAROS
Editor
Little fun fact: Has been in blockbuster films….in the background!
Graduated from University of Macedonia in Greece with a BSc in Applied Informatics and then continued with an MSc degree in Advanced Multimedia Technologies and 3D Design from Brunel University. He worked in the 3D printing field for a year, then entered the fascinating world of video production. After spending a few years as a freelancer, Vasilis joined Myriad in 2018 and is looking forward to new challenges.

Nick Christie
Senior Editor
Little fun fact: Might be the only person in the country to have a Joint Honours Degree in Archaeology and Sports Science.
I started my career in post production at Perform as an Edit Assistant in 2008 before moving up to become a video editor in 2009. After a couple of years working as a freelance video editor for various companies I moved to ITV in 2012 and worked within their Catch Up and Sports department Editing a variety of live show and events to be used by ITV on their online Hub and web pages.

Matthew Bousfield
Lead VR Developer
I applied for a strange sounding job and accidentally became a VR developer after a breif career as a games designer. I learned C# in the USA which is why I have to spell it color

Sam John
Editor
Sam joined Myriad in 2017 as our edit assistant, previously he studied Film & TV at Mid Warwickshire College.

Stephen Bell-Young
Motion Graphic Designer

Jonson Jewell
Senior Animator
Jonson Graduated from the University of Auckland as a Bachelor of Fine Arts and he lives in Auckland, New Zealand. His passion ever since has been Animation, creating some exemplary work for our clients.

Rhys Rose
3D Artist
Graduated from Anglia Ruskin University with a BA Hons in Computer Games Art. Specialised in 3D Environments whilst enjoying cinematography and video editing. Prior to joining Myriad, spent time developing 3d graphics for music videos and other media.

Stuart Hogton
Head of Animation
Little fun fact: Stuart is a Multi-Millionaire in World of Warcraft.
Stuart has been in the 3D industry for many many years. Starting in games, working for the likes of Rare and then moving into Commercials and Film as a freelance 3D Generalist.

Emily Prichard
Junior 3D Animator
Emily joined Myriad in 2019 after graduating with a BA Hons in Computer Games Art from Anglia Ruskin University. She is mainly specialized in 3D modelling for environments.

Anna Kelly
Production Coordinator
Anna graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a degree in Creative Media Technology. She’s worked as a runner for Channel 5, a Stage Manager in a theatre and a Care Assistant for the elderly. She’s now moved to London to pursue a life in production.

Rita Noronha Santos
Producer
Rita has six years of experience working as a Film and Video Producer for a breadth of agencies. She has produced a series of short films, music videos and corporate content both in the UK and abroad. She has since graduated from her Masters in Film Production from the University Of The Arts London where she has further developed her skill set in directing, photography and writing – and looks forward to one day publishing her growing poetry collection.

Sebastian Armstrong
Producer
Little fun fact: I play in London’s Australian Football League.
Sebastian was born in Hong Kong and raised on a diet of MTV and Monty Python. He’s very passionate about creating innovative content and since earning his degree in 2015, he has worked across all areas of production.
Houston, USA

Russ Roberts
President
Russ has more than 30 years of communications experience. He has built and managed teams in the Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific, supporting all aspects of the energy supply chain. He also worked for 10 years as a radio/television journalist for CBS and NBC before his corporate communications career.

CL Cobb
VP of Business Development
I attended the University of Texas @ Austin and I am a proud "Texas Ex.". I also attended Wayland Baptist University where I tried to play baseball....but play was too active, a verb to accurately describe my experience. I was, however, the sports editor of the campus paper, "The Trailblazer." I also attended San Antonio College where I was on their Nationally Ranked Forensic Speech team and was a National Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking. Professionally, I worked in the media as a "Swiss Army Knife" for about 15 years & was the director of communications for a regional law firm for about 7 years. Things that are important to me are my faith, family, dog rescue, and the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Astros, and Texas Longhorns.

Kurt Kuykendall
DoP & Fixer
Kurt handles and oversees all aspects of production for various TV networks and companies. He wears various hats, including, director, cameraman, editor and aerial cinematographer. Basically the ‘go to’ person for any project. Kurt has previously done freelance work for Disney, NBC Sports, CNN and Warner Brothers.

Felicia Russell Perez
U.S. Account Manager
Felicia is a former TV News producer with 13 years of professional broadcast journalism experience. She has a master’s degree in communications from the University of Houston and transitioned into the field of public relations at an award-winning agency, creating effective communications strategies for a variety of clients in industries like oil & gas, government, nonprofit, law and hospitality. At MGM, she uses the cumulative of her experience to create engaging and memorable communications solutions for clients.
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Rebecca Rizkallah
General Manager UAE
Rebecca was educated in Lebanon and France, whilst in France she worked at Ernst and Young in the transactional advisory service and finance. She then moved to Abu Dhabi in 2012 where she joined the advertising industry and worked at Young and Rubicam. She joined Myriad as an account executive in 2015 but was quickly promoted to Senior Account Executive. Rebecca also speaks Arabic, French, Spanish and English.

Halima Sabir
Production Manager
With a Bachelors Degree in Cinematography and Film & Video production, Halima is a highly experienced production and floor manager in both broadcast and corporate media, most recently with Citrus TV and MBC group. Halima manages the end to end delivery of film, animation and multimedia projects.

Simone Jucker
Commercial Manager
Simone Jucker has resided in Abu Dhabi since 2003. Simone has over 13 years of experience in international marketing and trade relations between Canada and the Gulf countries. Formerly a Trade Commissioner (Education & Training), with the Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi, Simone has a wealth of knowledge and contacts in the UAE. She has been a member of the Canadian Business Council of Abu Dhabi since it was formed in 2004.

Tawfik Al Sayed
Art Director
Tawfik graduated from Damascus University with a Bachelors in Fine Art and worked with international agencies on leading brands in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He has over 15 years’ experience as a creative designer and became our Middle East Art Director in 2015.

Kate Faulkner
Project Manager
Kate has 16 years experience in the fields of marketing, branding and communications. Based in the UAE since early 2009 she worked for a branding and communications agency at twofour54 for 5+ years before joining National Bank of Abu Dhabi as their Digital Projects Manager. Kate joined the Myriad team as a Project Manager in late 2017.

Michelle Dabela
Accounts & Admin
A Certified Public Accountant with 13 years working experience in auditing, general accounting and financial analysis. Michelle has lived and worked in Abu Dhabi since 2010, and has worked across a variety of sectors.

Stephen Silvestre
Graphic Designer
Little fun fact: Is a big fan of bugs and insects.
Stephen is the talent behind some of Myriad’s 2D animations, creating an in-house animation capability to help us better serve our clients needs. Since joining Myriad as a fresh graduate he has taken on greater responsibilities and is involved in many of our graphic campaigns.

Alan Loustan
Animator
Alan joins Myriad Global Media as an animator and brings over 8 years of expertise gained in the fields of motion graphics, animation and post production for Middle Eastern clients. Experienced in both 2D and 3D his creativity has seen him successfully create animations and videos for games companies, advertisements and commercials
We’d love to hear from you


























