DISAUTHORITY strengthens the company’s leadership structure as it enters its next phase of growth
DISAUTHORITY is proud to announce the promotion of Zain Haris to Managing Director.
Haris has been a core part of DISAUTHORITY since its inception, joining during the company when it was still led solely by its founder. Over the past three years, he has played an integral role in shaping the studio’s creative development as a colourist, helping to establish its technical pipeline and contributing to the wider evolution of its offering. In his new role, Haris will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, working closely with the team across creative, production and technical areas to maintain DISAUTHORITY’s high standards and continued growth.
The move will also allow Owner Marcus Hundsnes and Executive Maria Hundsnes-Shevtsova to place greater focus on strengthening existing relationships, developing new opportunities and expanding the company’s offering.
“Zain has been there from the very beginning, so having him step into this role feels like a natural progression. He understands DISAUTHORITY inside and out, not only creatively and technically, but also the way we want to work and the standards we want to set. I have a huge amount of trust in him, and I’m excited to see him take that experience into the daily operations of the company. His promotion also gives more opportunity for me to focus on growing the business and building on what we’ve already achieved.”
Marcus Hundsnes, Owner
“We’re really excited about this change and the positive impact we expect it to have on the way we structure the company and divide our responsibilities. It gives Zain the scope to take on a greater leadership role, while allowing Marcus and I to focus on developing the DISAUTHORITY slate and our offerings. We feel it’s the right move for the company at this stage of its growth.”
Maria Hundsnes-Shevtsova, Executive
“I’ve been fortunate to help build DISAUTHORITY and I’m proud of what the team has achieved so far. Taking on the role of Managing Director is an exciting challenge, which reinforces our ambition and continued adaptation to an ever-changing industry.”
Zain Haris, Managing Director
The promotion marks a new chapter for DISAUTHORITY as the business continues to evolve its creative offering and expand its presence within the industry. With Haris stepping into the role, the studio looks ahead to building on the foundations established since its launch.
