The Masked Singer UK maker Argonon has signed a Chief Operating Officer for its U.S. operation. As part of the group’s West Coast focus, former Jupiter EVP Steve McGovern will join Argonon later this month, based out of LA.
McGovern becomes Argonon U.S.’s first COO. Argonon-owned Leopard USA COO Shirley Escott is leaving the outfit and returning to London to pursue other projects.
McGovern will be responsible for House Hunters International producer Leopard USA, recently-launched Rose Rock Entertainment and future U.S.
acquisitions. Speaking to Deadline last year, Argonon CEO James Burstall said the outfit was in discussion over a number of West Coast partnerships and acquisitions, and it subsequently launched Rose Rock with former Spoke Studios Co-President Joe Weinstock.
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