Production company 42 taps Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer

42, the Los Angeles and London-based management and production company, has appointed former FilmNation TV UK executive Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for running 42’s operations and business development globally, in addition to having oversight of business affairs and production across its portfolio.

Rakusen will be based in 42’s London office and report into CEO and Managing Partner Josh Varney, who said “Integral to 42’s DNA is providing a home for exceptional global creatives with impactful stories to tell – and having a top-class team to support us operationally and strategically is vital to delivering on that promise. Martin embodies all the qualities we’re looking for – he is insightful, with sharp commercial instincts and an impressive track record across all facets of our industry, from broadcast and production through to distribution. We’re confident he will be an asset to the 42 team.” 

Martin Rakusen added: “42 is renowned for its dynamic structure and has a high-held reputation in global management, alongside film and television production – so having the opportunity to join the company and work alongside both its London and LA teams is a real privilege. I look forward to collaborating closely with Josh, the managing partners and the board to help further drive 42’s growth and support its mission of empowering leading storytellers from around the world."

42 is home to the world’s leading storytellers who impact and shape culture through original and ground-breaking entertainment. The company is currently in post-production on "Chork" by Shane Meadows and "Next Life" by Drake Doremus and also in production on "Your Fault", the sequel to the hit Amazon film "My Fault."