Our people
Every extraordinary project begins with extraordinary people. Meet the crew leaders
who shape the culture, craft and creative vision of Wētā Workshop.
Senior leadership
Our people
Every extraordinary project begins with extraordinary people. Meet the crew leaders
who shape the culture, craft and creative vision of Wētā Workshop.
Senior leadership
Richard Taylor
Co-founder, Co-CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Tania Rodger
Co-founder, Co-CEO
David Wilks
Co-CEO, Chief Operating Officer
Ri Streeter
Executive Manager to Co-founder, Co-CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Richard Taylor
Co-founder, Co-CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Tania Rodger
Co-founder, Co-CEO
David Wilks
Co-CEO, Chief Operating Officer
Ri Streeter
Executive Manager to Co-founder, Co-CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Raashi Sheehan
Executive Assistant to Co-CEO, Chief Operating Officer
Tania Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Grant Bensley
General Manager of Creative Services
Kelly Tyson
General Manager of Product
Raashi Sheehan
Executive Assistant to Co-CEO, Chief Operating Officer
Tania Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Grant Bensley
General Manager of Creative Services
Kelly Tyson
General Manager of Product
Jessica Wallace
Chief Marketing Officer
Rob Gillies
General Manager of Manufacture
Rik Athorne
Head of Creative Leadership
Mel Brandon
Chief People Officer
Jessica Wallace
Chief Marketing Officer
Rob Gillies
General Manager of Manufacture
Rik Athorne
Head of Creative Leadership
Mel Brandon
Chief People Officer
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