Biographies
Darren Anderson
Founder & Managing Director
An experienced media professional, Darren’s career spans more than 25 years with some of Australia’s leading media and entertainment organisations.
Working across television, magazines, content creation and experiential marketing, Darren has held high-profile roles including Group Advertising Director at ACP Magazines and CEO of Village Roadshow’s Lifestyle Rewards business.
In the content and television field, his senior roles have included Commercial Integration Director at Network 10 and Head of Program Distribution, South East Asia, for the UK-based content creation company The Sportsworld Group.
Darren’s expertise is a driving force behind the distinctive capabilities of Dual Entertainment working across all facets of the business.
Rikki-Lee Lacco
Founder & Managing Director
Responsible for the creative direction and development of all formats at Dual Entertainment, co-founder Rikki-Lee brings a wealth of experience both on and off camera.
Rikki-Lee trained at the acclaimed Australian acting school 16th Street, as well as internationally, and has worked with directors including Kim Farrant, Peter Andrikidis and Alkinos Tsilimidos.
Rikki-Lee has led the creative direction of the company, shaping the ideation, creation and distribution of its premium content slate. She is the co-creator and writer of high-profile projects including Farm to Fork, This is Mexico, Hungry, Island Echoes and Poh Cooks Malaysia.
She is also series producer and co-director of all Dual concepts — Farm to Fork, a 90-episode series now in its eighth season on Channel 10 Australia, along with This is Mexico, Hungry, Poh Cooks Malaysia, and Island Echoes, a joint commission between SBS Food and NITV. Each of these programs has gone on to achieve significant success in the international market.