Aram Yacoubian Recognized On Cartoon Brew’s Prestigious 2024 U.S. Animation Power List At #43

Armenian-American Aram Yacoubian has been recognized on Cartoon Brew’s prestigious 2024 U.S. Animation Power List, ranking at #43 out of 60 influential figures.
As VP of Feature Animation at Netflix and celebrating a decade at the company this year, Yacoubian has rapidly advanced from supporting content acquisition via valuation analysis to leading global content acquisition for family programming. He spearheaded the Independent Animated Film initiative, acquiring international feature originals from renowned indie studios like Aardman Animations and Studio Ghibli. Yacoubian also played a key role in the Tsuburaya Productions deal, which brought the Ultraman character to Netflix’s first feature film adaptation, Ultraman: Rising. Now deeply involved in creative development, Yacoubian continues to shape Netflix’s animation slate.

“Honored to be recognized on a list with so many of my heroes, doing what I love. Thank you Cartoon Brew for the recognition, Netflix for the opportunities over the last 11 years, and all of the incredible filmmakers, artists, mentors and colleagues whose partnership has made this journey possible and incredible, and whose work is what deserves the celebration,” said Aram Yacoubian on Instagram, expressing his gratitude.

Despite the booming success of animation in American culture, the industry faces its share of challenges. This Power List is a timely recognition of those driving the current success of animation while leading innovation and artistic excellence. The future of American animation looks brighter than ever, thanks to influential figures like Yacoubian.

Armenians continue to make waves in global industries, and Yacoubian’s inclusion on this list is a testament to his significant contributions to the world of animation.