Zareh co-founded global animation studio Animal Logic and is the Founder and CEO of production companies Animal Logic Entertainment and Truant Pictures, bringing over three decades of experience in developing and producing large-scale screen projects. Through partnerships with major studios and streaming platforms in Hollywood, he has built a successful portfolio of animated, indie and hybrid family-film franchises for both theatrical and streaming releases.
Dedicated to fostering talent, Zareh supports mentorships, residencies, and educational initiatives within the arts and creative industries, aiming to cultivate diverse careers. In collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), he established the UTS Animal Logic Academy, offering a Master of Animation and Visualisation program and opportunities for post-graduate research. Recognising his contributions to the sector, UTS awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in 2018.
Zareh is a Trustee of the Sydney Opera House, Deputy Chair of the Sydney Film Festival and on the board of Australians in Film. He previously served as Deputy Chair of Ausfilm for a decade, further contributing to the industry’s development and growth.