LOS ANGELES - Formosa Group (www.formosagroup.com), the sound division of Streamland Media, has appointed Jackie Jones president. She brings more than 20 years of post experience to the role, including more than a decade of leadership at Formosa Group.
A UK native, Jones came to Los Angeles in 2002 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She began in picture post but soon discovered a love for post sound. Her career includes key roles at Todd-AO, Ascent Media and Technicolor. During her time at Formosa Group she held senior leadership roles, most recently serving as senior vice president. She grew Formosa Group’s broadcast division from the ground up, turning it into an award-winning episodic sound facility.
Formosa Group founder Robert Rosenthal will become founder emeritus.
“I enter this new phase of my professional life at Formosa Group with overwhelming gratitude,” noted Rosenthal. “As I transition to an emeritus role, I reflect on the professional relationships developed, the support received, and our collective belief in one another through all these years. I truly cherish every moment, realizing that each interaction helped shape Formosa’s guiding principles and characteristics in a profound way.”
"Formosa has played an undeniable role in post production sound since Bob opened its doors in 2013,” adds Jones. “It is a distinct pleasure to work alongside the most talented creatives, executives and filmmakers. I am excited and honored to guide Formosa as we continue to deliver the finest post sound. My commitment is to keep us future‑ready and to support our extraordinary team and clients as we move through an ever‑changing industry together.”
According to Streamland CEO Bill Romeo, Rosenthal’s visionary leadership helped set the bar for post sound.
"He built an incredible organization, and his important contributions are deeply appreciated," says Romeo. "I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jackie for more than 20 years, and she is the ultimate professional. As the industry continues to evolve, I am extremely excited and confident that Jackie will take Formosa to the next level.”