Cloudco Entertainment, the creative force behind iconic brands like The Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, and Madballs, is taking its Global Licensing team to new heights. The company proudly announces the arrival of Charlotte Payne, who steps into the role of Director of International Licensing, and Noelle Nuñez, who joins as Manager of Retail Development.
Charlotte Payne takes the reins as the Director of International Licensing. Armed with over a decade of experience in international licensing, Charlotte honed her skills at Warner Brothers Discovery UK/EMEA. There, she led international brand and business strategies, orchestrated marketing retail activations, and curated fresh business development initiatives across a thrilling assortment of entertainment and lifestyle brands. Her mission at Cloudco is to redefine brand strategies and accelerate Cloudco into the global spotlight. Charlotte will be reporting to Robert Prinzo, Head of Global Licensing, to bring Cloudco’s portfolio of beloved characters to fans around the world and will be based in the UK.
“I am thrilled to embark on this new adventure with the exceptional team at Cloudco Entertainment,” says Charlotte Payne. “As we dive into this exciting journey together, I am confident that we will not only uphold the legacy of these treasured brands but also explore new horizons, creating memorable experiences for fans worldwide.”
In addition, Cloudco extends a warm welcome to Noelle Nuñez who comes aboard as Manager of Retail Development. Noelle’s most recent role was at Sanrio, where she served as an Associate Licensing Manager. Her dedication to retail development and extensive knowledge of consumer products make her an invaluable asset to Cloudco. In her new capacity, Noelle will be leading retail for the Speciality retail channel along with new business development and reporting directly to Amy Sullivan, VP of Global Retail Development. Noelle will be based in Cloudco’s Los Angeles office.
“Cloudco’s commitment to retail development aligns perfectly with my passion for creating meaningful consumer product experiences. I’m excited to be part of a company that values innovation and creativity,” says Noelle Nuñez.
“At Cloudco Entertainment, we’re dedicated to leveraging the global strength of our brands and unlocking new licensing opportunities that will fuel our business’s growth. With Charlotte, Noelle, and our exceptional team, we’re ready to embark on this journey and make a positive impact worldwide,” added Robert Prinzo, Head of Global Licensing at Cloudco Entertainment.
Cloudco Entertainment is thrilled to have these talented individuals on board as they chart a course for new horizons and unprecedented growth in global licensing.
Cloudco Entertainment (formerly American Greetings Entertainment) is a family and children’s entertainment company and the owner of iconic entertainment brands such as Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, Madballs, Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese, Twisted Whiskers, Buddy Thunderstruck, Tinpo and its newest IP, Overlord & The Underwoods. Cloudco Entertainment creates, develops, and produces multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels and creates a wide-range of consumer merchandising programs and experiences that immerse children and adults in the brands they love.