Désirée Finnegan will be the new chief executive of Screen Ireland, replacing the outgoing James Hickey. Finnegan, who hails from Dublin, joins from Warner Bros. Pictures where she was Svp, theatrical marketing and publicity, and guided strategy for campaigns across the Emea region.
In a 15-year stint at the Hollywood studio she worked on campaigns for “Dunkirk,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy and the “Harry Potter” franchise among others. Prior to Warner Bros., Finnegan was in New York, working with Enterprise Ireland, supporting the development and growth of Irish enterprise in the U.S.
“I am delighted to be returning home to take up the post of chief executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and for the opportunity to continue building on the critical and commercial success of the Irish film, television and animation industry,” Finnegan said. “My passion for supporting great storytellers and those with creative vision has played an...
In a 15-year stint at the Hollywood studio she worked on campaigns for “Dunkirk,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy and the “Harry Potter” franchise among others. Prior to Warner Bros., Finnegan was in New York, working with Enterprise Ireland, supporting the development and growth of Irish enterprise in the U.S.
“I am delighted to be returning home to take up the post of chief executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and for the opportunity to continue building on the critical and commercial success of the Irish film, television and animation industry,” Finnegan said. “My passion for supporting great storytellers and those with creative vision has played an...
- 4/25/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Screen Ireland, the funding body behind films including Room, Brooklyn and The Lobster, has appointed former Warner Bros exec Désirée Finnegan as its new Chief Executive. This follows the departure of James Hickey.
Finnegan was most recently Senior Vice President, Theatrical Marketing & Publicity Emea at Warner Bros. Pictures, where she worked on campaigns for films including Dunkirk, Ready Player One, The Lego Movie, The Dark Knight Trilogy and the Harry Potter franchise
Screen Ireland currently has capital funding of over €16M and the Irish government has committed to spending €200M over the ten year period to 2027. Finnegan is expected to take up the role in August 2019 with Hickey remaining in position until this time.
Screen Ireland Chair Dr. Annie Doona said, “Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of Chief Executive at Screen Ireland. She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work...
Finnegan was most recently Senior Vice President, Theatrical Marketing & Publicity Emea at Warner Bros. Pictures, where she worked on campaigns for films including Dunkirk, Ready Player One, The Lego Movie, The Dark Knight Trilogy and the Harry Potter franchise
Screen Ireland currently has capital funding of over €16M and the Irish government has committed to spending €200M over the ten year period to 2027. Finnegan is expected to take up the role in August 2019 with Hickey remaining in position until this time.
Screen Ireland Chair Dr. Annie Doona said, “Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of Chief Executive at Screen Ireland. She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work...
- 4/25/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Marketing executive Désirée Finnegan to replace James Hickey.
Irish national film body Screen Ireland has named Désirée Finnegan as its new chief executive.
She replaces James Hickey, who in January announced he was stepping down after eight years in the role. Hickey will remain in situ until August, when Finnegan will take up the role.
Finnegan joins from Warner Bros where she was senior vice president, theatrical marketing and publicity Emea. She has been at the studio for 15 years and was previously based at its HQ in California where she was senior vice president, international publicity. During her time at...
Irish national film body Screen Ireland has named Désirée Finnegan as its new chief executive.
She replaces James Hickey, who in January announced he was stepping down after eight years in the role. Hickey will remain in situ until August, when Finnegan will take up the role.
Finnegan joins from Warner Bros where she was senior vice president, theatrical marketing and publicity Emea. She has been at the studio for 15 years and was previously based at its HQ in California where she was senior vice president, international publicity. During her time at...
- 4/25/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Désirée Finnegan has been appointed chief executive of Screen Ireland, taking over from James Hickey.
Finnegan was most recently Warner Bros.' senior vp theatrical marketing and publicity Emea, having spent 15 years at the studio and working on campaigns including Dunkirk, The Lego Movie, the Harry Potter franchise and The Dark Knight trilogy.
“Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of chief executive at Screen Ireland," said Screen Ireland chair Dr. Annie Doona. "She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work and has a strong ...
Finnegan was most recently Warner Bros.' senior vp theatrical marketing and publicity Emea, having spent 15 years at the studio and working on campaigns including Dunkirk, The Lego Movie, the Harry Potter franchise and The Dark Knight trilogy.
“Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of chief executive at Screen Ireland," said Screen Ireland chair Dr. Annie Doona. "She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work and has a strong ...
- 4/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Désirée Finnegan has been appointed chief executive of Screen Ireland, taking over from James Hickey.
Finnegan was most recently Warner Bros.' senior vp theatrical marketing and publicity Emea, having spent 15 years at the studio and working on campaigns including Dunkirk, The Lego Movie, the Harry Potter franchise and The Dark Knight trilogy.
“Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of chief executive at Screen Ireland," said Screen Ireland chair Dr. Annie Doona. "She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work and has a strong ...
Finnegan was most recently Warner Bros.' senior vp theatrical marketing and publicity Emea, having spent 15 years at the studio and working on campaigns including Dunkirk, The Lego Movie, the Harry Potter franchise and The Dark Knight trilogy.
“Désirée brings a wealth and depth of experience to the role of chief executive at Screen Ireland," said Screen Ireland chair Dr. Annie Doona. "She is an experienced leader who brings huge energy to her work and has a strong ...
- 4/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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