Management Team
Anthony Geffen
CEO and Creative Director
Anthony Geffen is one of the world’s most respected figures in the creative industries. A multi-award-winning producer, and founder of Atlantic Studios. He is globally renowned for his high-end factual storytelling, often enhanced by innovative techniques and the latest technology. Most recently he has been working closely with Big Tech companies such as Google, Nvidia, Apple and Meta across multiple platforms in entertainment, education and health. He has won over 50 major international awards, including 4 BAFTAS and 11 Emmys.
Claudia Perkins
Managing Director
Claudia oversees the corporate and operational aspects of Atlantic. A business journalist by training, she segued into financial journalism before crossing into investment analysis, and ultimately private equity investment management at JO Hambro Capital Management prior to joining Atlantic. Claudia is currently focused on the group’s ambitious growth plans, particularly the opportunities around its expanding portfolio of iconic IP.
Mimi Gilligan
Director of Legal and Business Affairs
Legal counsel since 2006, Mimi’s experience extends across all business aspects of Atlantic’s diverse media content, as well as Atlantic’s key relationships with its creative, production, and distribution partners. Mimi began her career working in various capital markets and corporate finance roles in London and New York with Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar and has a JD/MBA from the University of Chicago.
Edward Dibble
Finance Director
Ed leads the Finance and IT teams, responsible for the company’s financial health and sustainable growth. He has held senior finance and strategy positions in multiple media and technology companies, identifying and delivering opportunities for growth. Trained in audit at PwC, Ed was instrumental in setting up Channel 4 Television Corporation’s investment funds before agreeing to join Technicolor Creative Studios (owners of MPC and The Mill) to support their public listing and M&A strategy. Ed is ACA-qualified and has a PhD in use of haptic technology applied surgery simulation from Imperial College London.
Paul Cooke
Head of Capture Production
Paul leads the development team at Atlantic, bringing new ideas, IP and creative relationships to the company. From an academic background in physics, Paul went on to spend a decade and a half developing and producing/ directing documentaries and content for major global brands and networks. Along the way, he has filmed everywhere from Burbank studios to the Gobi Desert, and created and honed countless successful projects. His credits include Alexander: The Making of a God (Netflix), Lost Cities with Albert Lin (National Geographic Channel), and Man-Made Planet: Earth From Space (Channel 4).
Rebecca Comer
Head of Interactive Production
Becks heads up production for Atlantic’s immersive studio. A dedicated senior digital leader, Becks has 15+ years’ experience driving end-to-end digital product development and campaign management for some of the world’s most respected brands. Her mission is to create collaborative, transparent, thoughtful, multidisciplinary teams who deliver the best work of their careers.
Katie Davies
Head of Capture Production
Katie leads Atlantic’s film and television production operations. She has deep knowledge of production processes from sports programming through to high-end specialist factual programming, and is recognised for her strong commercial skills, ensuring projects stay on budget and schedule. She is very experienced managing teams around the world, including in hostile environments, and is a keen advocate of new production technologies.