Damien Brown

Founder & Chief Executive Officer @ NV Film Studios Africa | YPO Member | Entrepreneur | Investor

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

As the Group CEO of NV Holdings, I have the privilege of leading our amazing teams in driving our diverse commercial interests forward. My role is all about fostering growth, innovation, and excellence across our portfolio. I’m passionate about building a culture where quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we strive to exceed expectations, set new industry standards, and make a positive impact in every market we serve. I’m proud to be part of such a dynamic and dedicated team, working together to achieve great things.

Experience

  • Executive Board Member at Afrinova entertainment
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    AfriNova Entertainment Group is a global content and entertainment company dedicated to developing, financing, producing, and distributing world-class stories that connect Africa with international audiences. Founded through a strategic partnership between industry leaders in Africa and the United States, AfriNova serves as a bridge between emerging and established storytellers, creating commercially viable film, television, and digital content with global appeal. Through its network of production partners, studios, financiers, and creative talent, the company is committed to building sustainable opportunities across the entertainment ecosystem while showcasing authentic African voices on the world stage.

  • Founder & Group CEO at NV Holdings
    Jan 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 7 mos

    NV Holdings is an organisation comprising highly talented, passionate, ethical, innovative and similarly-cultured individuals who started out with a vision to create a world-class investment company.

  • Founder & Chief Executive Officer at NV FILM STUDIOS AFRICA
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    NV Film Studios Africa located on Lourensford Estate, a 4000-hectare private property renowned as one of the region’s leading outdoor filming locations, otherwise known as backlots. With the addition of five state of the art sound stages (studios) and supplementary infrastructure, NVFSA will offer a unique single-site solution to film production, offering substantial financial benefits to customers.

  • Chief Executive Officer / Producer at NV Films Services
    Jan 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 7 mos

    Full service production company. We produce the highest quality films and television series which are shown around the world.

  • Chair of the Board of Directors at Primoris Collection
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    At Primoris Collection, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional assets. Our growing portfolio brings together iconic restaurants, luxury accommodation, and unique lifestyle experiences under one vision: creating destinations people remember long after they leave. From celebrated dining establishments to boutique hospitality ventures, we are focused on acquiring, restoring, and elevating businesses with character, heritage, and untapped potential. Our ambition is simple — to build one of South Africa’s most respected hospitality groups while delivering outstanding experiences for guests, sustainable growth for investors, and meaningful opportunities for the communities we serve.