London-based Covert, a creative studio specializing in VFX and postproduction, has promoted Ben Dubois to executive producer/head of client partnerships. In his new role, Dubois will continue producing while also spearheading sales efforts supporting Covert’s remote production model and ongoing expansion into global markets, including the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Covert’s recent clients include Lenovo, IMAX, Google, Visa, LEGO, and Disney. Before joining Covert in 2022, Dubois was development producer/sales at A+C Studios, a specialist in stop-motion animation. More recently, Dubois was named a trustee for the Creative Foundation, an organization supporting diverse and underrepresented young talent within the U.K. creative industry through grants, sponsorships, and funds raised via the Creative Circle Awards. Dubois had an unconventional path to the advertising industry, having started his career on the publishing side at MH Media Global, where he joined as a sales manager in the luxury lifestyle space before transitioning into an automotive journalist at the company. During COVID, he was introduced to the team at A+C where he launched his foray into the advertising space…
Wendy Heilbut joins Frankfurt Kurnit’s Corporate & Finance Group
Wendy Heilbut has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the law firm’s Corporate & Finance Group.
In a joint statement, Frankfurt Kurnit Corporate & Finance Group co-chairs Deborah Wolfe and Lee Silver shared, “Wendy is a leading advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, brands, and agencies, and is a perfect complement to our growing corporate and finance practice.”
Heilbut has over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors at their most transformative moments—when they need not only transactional legal services, but strategic guidance to carry the organization through scaling a brand, launching a bold initiative, or navigating the next complex chapter. She is a sought-after advisor, who has a track record of anticipating challenges, structuring comprehensive strategies, and helping clients unlock meaningful innovation and opportunity.
Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Heilbut founded Heilbut LLP, a New York City-based firm specializing in guiding businesses with uniquely valuable intellectual property and creative assets through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and market expansion.
“I look forward to joining the incredibly talented Frankfurt Kurnit lawyers,” said Heilbut. “Our collaboration will greatly enhance the work I passionately love doing for clients at their most transformative moments.”
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