The Walt Disney Company enters the New Year with a new chairperson, as Susan Arnold becomes the first woman to head Disney's board. Arnold will take over from current chair Bob Iger when he steps down on Dec. 31. Iger has been with Disney in senior management or board roles since 1996. Arnold has been a member of Disney’s board for 14 years and has served as its independent … [Read more...] about First Woman Chair At Disney Takes The Reins On New Year’s Eve
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Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Exile Content Studio has created a new children's programming division, to be headed by former Hasbro Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. The LA-based studio is better known for its adult dramas, like the Netflix hit El Chapo, but is now creating a kid's division. The company says Davis will lead a major expansion through the acquisition and development of new IP, and will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Who’s News: Vandamme To Head New Jazwares Sales Office in Paris
Jazwares is opening a new office in Paris; a reflection of its strategy for rapid growth in the European market. The company says the sales office will be headed by veteran Vincent Vandamme, who most recently was the Head of Field Sales for LEGO in France. “We have meaningful direct to retail businesses in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Benelux region, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Vandamme To Head New Jazwares Sales Office in Paris
Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
GENIUS BRANDS APPOINTS FINANCIAL MARKETS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ZRINKA DEKIC AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER After acquiring WOW! Unlimited Media and Your Family Entertainment AG over the past month, Genius Brands International has now appointed industry veteran Zrinka Dekic as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dekic will also take on the role of Head of Strategy and … [Read more...] about Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints Maria Doolan As VP of TV Content
As award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG continues to build its executive leadership team, the Company has appointed former Zinkia executive Maria Doolan, who drove the global growth for the hit Pocoyo brand, to the newly created position of VP, TV Content. She reports to Jeremy Zag, Founder & CEO, and Julian Zag, EVP, Global Operations and Head of Global … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints Maria Doolan As VP of TV Content
Licensing Jobs: Software Firm Flowhaven Announces Four Key Hires
Flowhaven Makes Key Hires, Recruiting From Amazon, Atlassian, Espagon, and Zalando. Flowhaven, a leading Licensing Relationship Management platform (LRM), has strengthened its global leadership team with four strategic hires as the company continues its growth trajectory. Adam Rubin has joined the company as Vice President of Revenue, Tomi Heinonen as Vice President … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: Software Firm Flowhaven Announces Four Key Hires
Asembl Appoints Wendy Garth as Brand and Licensing Director
Appointment Coincides with Asembl Welcoming Fleur Harris to Global Client Portfolio Australia design, lifestyle and FMCG licensed brand extension agency Asembl has announced the appointment of Wendy Garth to the newly created position of Brand & Licensing Director – Design. Garth will drive the development of the agency’s new Fashion and Design division, which launches … [Read more...] about Asembl Appoints Wendy Garth as Brand and Licensing Director
Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing
Animation studio ZAG is adding more horsepower to its licensing team, due to the ongoing success of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. As part of that growth, ZAG is promoting North American Licensing VP Lisa K. Foster (pictured) to the role of Senior Vice President, Licensing to manage the company’s portfolio of brands under the ZAG Heroez label: an umbrella brand … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing
Sesame Workshop Elevates Samantha Maltin to Executive Vice President
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, has promoted Samantha Maltin to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, expanding her responsibilities to include Strategic Communications, Events, and Archives, while she retains her CMO portfolio. Reporting to Workshop President Sherrie Westin, Maltin will continue to … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Elevates Samantha Maltin to Executive Vice President
Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite
WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL NEW BUSINESS, CREATIVITY AND INTEGRATION WildBrain Ltd. a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has announced three new appointments for C-level positions in the company. One of those brings a new face to the Wildbrain management team, as Damon Berger has joined the company in the newly created position of Chief … [Read more...] about Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite