Leadership changes at Glassworks Amsterdam

Glassworks Amsterdam is expanding the office’s leadership team, in a move that has seen its former head of production, Anya Kruzmetra, promoted to chief operating officer.

As COO, Kruzmetra will oversee the business operations for the office, maintaining the tight client relationships and high standard of work the company is known for, whilst also seeing to the continued growth and expansion of the Amsterdam office.

Originally from Sydney, where she held roles at Blackbird VFX and award-winning VFX studio Fin Design + Effects, Kruzmetra moved to Glassworks Amsterdam in 2014. As head of production there, she managed and grew the production team, delivering projects for local and international clients such as Nike, EA, Samsung, Axe and Playstation.

“Anya joined our Amsterdam office five years ago, her unflappable approach to producing complex and demanding jobs soon led to a promotion to head of production," says Hector Macleod, founder and global CEO. "Her new role as COO puts her in the driving seat in Amsterdam and I know that the studio will benefit from her calmness, wisdom and empathy, as we further develop the business in this wonderful city” 

"It’s a real honour to be part of the team building a new generation of Glassworks Amsterdam," adds Kruzmetra. "We have already had a busy few months with some new and exciting creative projects on the horizon. I’m looking forward to leading the continued growth of the company working alongside our creative and passionate team.” 

The office’s expansion has also seen the promotion of Kyle Obley to head of 2D. Obley has worked for the company since 2011 and during this time has taken the creative reins on many projects, notably for clients such as Nike FCB, EA Sports, Corona and ESPN. As head of 2D, he will work alongside Rudiger Kaltenhauser, head of 3D and lead colourist, Scott Harris, to ensure the creative department continues to deliver VFX, animation and production solutions for its clients.