MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Award-winning tech-led content house Elesi Studios has appointed Jeigh Santarina, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience across Southeast Asia and a portfolio that spans global brands and markets, as its new Head of Production.
In his new role, Jeigh expressed enthusiasm about joining Elesi Studios during this pivotal phase of growth. He said, “Finding the right challenge at this point in my career has been a priority, and Elesi Studios fits the bill in so many ways. Their financial and reputational growth have been nothing short of impressive.”
Among the most sought-after content houses in the country, Elesi Studios has worked on iconic brands like Pepsi, Globe, Jollibee, PAL, Infinix, and Unilever while also servicing indie and network agencies. Now, Jeigh brings a wealth of knowledge to Elesi Studios with his significant contributions to brands like SK-II, Olay, Vicks, Head & Shoulders, and Grab over the course of his career.
His noteworthy achievements include producing successful campaigns such as Vicks Touch of Care Global Campaign and Grab Summer Campaign in the Philippines. Jeigh’s creative excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Cannes Film Lions 2024, MARKies Singapore 2024, Spikes Asia 2021, and the Creative Circle Awards (GONG) 2021, among others.
“We have been on the lookout for a leader who shares our vision, values, passion, and commitment to take the company to greater heights, and Jeigh is the right fit. He is experimental, entrepreneurial, and empathic; a strong leader with a passion for providing ingenious solutions to solve business challenges and take our productions above and beyond,” said Elesi Studios Managing Partner Earl Guico.
“We are excited that Jeigh’s addition to the team will further bolster our momentum in creating content that shapes local and even regional cultures.”
Under Jeigh’s leadership, Elesi Studios looks forward to expanding its capabilities and progress to deliver innovative and impactful productions to its clients in and outside the country.
“It is a great honor to be leading them in their next phase of aggressive growth rooted in technology and high-quality craft. With the launch of their new production facility, I’m eager to bring my regional expertise and global perspective. With the leadership of Earl Guico and an incredibly talented team, I’m committed to further elevate the craft, expand our capabilities, and drive sustainable commercial growth — all while staying true to Elesi Studios’ ethos of creating culture-shaping content,” Jeigh added.
Elesi Studios continues to laser focus on its vision this year — to create more culture-shaping content and tech productions — with Jeigh at the helm of its operations moving forward.
