Saban Brands Names Hsu as CEO
Saban Brands announced that the company has named Janet Hsu as its new CEO, effective August 17. Hsu currently serves as president and COO of Sanrio, Inc. As Saban Brands’ first CEO, Hsu will be responsible for overseeing the company’s portfolio of global entertainment and lifestyle properties, as well as being instrumental in acquiring additional brands and building new intellectual properties.
Hsu will be joining Saban Brands as the company continues to grow across its two business units, Saban Brands Entertainment Group and Saban Brands Lifestyle Group. Saban Brands Entertainment Group currently includes Saban’s Power Rangers, Popples, Cirque du Soleil—Luna Petunia, La Banda, Emojiville, Julius Jr. and many others in development.
Saban Brands Lifestyle Group is dedicated to growing its portfolio in the consumer, fashion, and lifestyle space. Brands currently include Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo, and Piping Hot.
“Janet is a visionary leader with a strong track record for driving global business expansion and leading innovative strategies,” said Adam Chesnoff, president and COO of Saban Capital Group, to whom Hsu will report. “Janet has been responsible for some of the world’s largest and most successful brands. Her extensive and diverse background across licensing, merchandising, and retail has led to many major accomplishments. We look forward to working closely with her at Saban Brands to continue to grow the company and its expanding portfolio of brands.”