Gary Szabo
About Gary Szabo
Gary Szabo serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Tag, where he has worked since 2020. He previously held leadership roles at Smoke & Mirrors and Framestore CFC, contributing significantly to the creative industry in London.
Current Role at TAG
Gary Szabo serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Tag, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he ensures the delivery of high-quality creative work to existing clients. He is also responsible for driving new business initiatives through innovative creative platforms. Szabo's leadership at Tag focuses on enhancing the company's creative output and expanding its client base.
Previous Experience at Smoke & Mirrors
Before joining Tag, Gary Szabo worked at Smoke & Mirrors for a total of 13 years, from 2007 to 2020. He held the positions of Managing Director and CEO during his tenure. His leadership contributed to the integration of various production houses under the Tag Collective Arts brand. Szabo's experience at Smoke & Mirrors provided him with a strong foundation in creative direction and management.
Career at Rushes and Framestore CFC
Gary Szabo began his career in the creative industry at Framestore CFC, where he worked as Head of Telecine from 1992 to 1998 for six years. Following this, he served as a Senior Colourist at Rushes from 1998 to 2000. These roles allowed him to develop expertise in color grading and post-production processes, which have been essential in his subsequent positions.
Educational Background
Gary Szabo studied at Middlesex University from 1987 to 1989, where he pursued a degree in American Studies and achieved a 2.1 classification. This educational background provided him with critical thinking skills and a broad understanding of cultural contexts, which have influenced his creative approach in the industry.