Bavaria Studios GmbH is intensifying its commitment in the field of artificial intelligence by creating the new key position of Head of AI Solutions. This role will be taken over by Waheed Zamani, who was Managing Director of D-Facto Motion GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Bavaria Studios, until 31 January 2025. In his new role, Zamani will develop and implement cross-divisional AI projects both for the Bavaria Studios Group and, in the future, for other companies in the Bavaria Film Group.

Waheed Zamani's successor as Managing Director of D-Facto Motion GmbH is Christian Söder, who will take over this position on 1 February 2025. Söder will also remain active as Commercial Director and authorised signatory at the Bavaria Studios companies. Alongside Söder, Isabel Gahlmann will be responsible for operational issues at D-Facto Motion GmbH as Head of Sales & Operations and a member of the management board. Gahlmann will also remain responsible for the entertainment branch of D-Facto Motion GmbH in Cologne and will continue her role as Sales Director Cologne at Bavaria Studios.

Friedhelm Bixschlag, Managing Director of Bavaria Studios GmbH, emphasises that the creation of the new position of Head of AI Solutions is an important step in strengthening the Group's innovative power in the long term. He thanks Waheed Zamani for his outstanding achievements at D-Facto Motion GmbH and looks forward to the valuable expertise that Zamani will now bring to the entire Group. He also emphasised that with Christian Söder and Isabel Gahlmann, D-Facto Motion GmbH has a strong management team in place to successfully shape the future of the company.

Waheed Zamani himself is positive about his new role and emphasises the rapid progress being made in the field of artificial intelligence. He sees great potential for the production and service industry and is looking forward to providing decisive impetus and driving forward specific AI projects in his new role as Head of AI. At the same time, he wishes Christian Söder and Isabel Gahlmann every success in their new role.

Christian Söder is also optimistic and expresses his thanks for the trust placed in him. Together with Isabel Gahlmann and the team at D-Facto Motion GmbH, he wants to actively shape the future of the company and focus on sustainable corporate development that combines innovation and economic stability.

Isabel Gahlmann, who will take over the operational tasks in future, sees her new role as an opportunity to develop innovative solutions for customers together with the team. Her aim is to future-proof D-Facto Motion GmbH and continue to offer the highest quality and reliability in post-production.

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