Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG announced today the appointment of Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President, North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products.
Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announced that former WarnerMedia executive Shawn Smith is joining its leadership team as its first-ever Global Head of Communications, effective immediately. Smith brings her extensive experiences leading multimillion dollar campaigns for global entertainment brands and franchises to the newly-created role. She will lead Osmo’s communications strategy and narrative messaging across all aspects of its business, including corporate communications and brand publicity campaigns.
Simon Philips, one of the licensing industry’s most accomplished executives whose visionary approach to brand building has helped shape the strategic direction of some of the world’s most iconic franchises— from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, to CoComelon, Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Yu-Gi-Oh—has joined the board of Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC. His unparalleled expertise will help drive the unique entertainment and consumer product synergies at the vertically-integrated experiential entertainment powerhouse—now deploying its 360° IP Expander model around the globe.
WildBrain CPLG, a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency, has created a new Partnerships team to offer its multi-territory licensors an increasingly unified and strategic approach to drive growth and success through its expansive global network.
Award-winning animation company Omens Studios has appointed industry heavyweight Jimmy Kim as Executive Chairman from March 1st. With unparalleled experience transforming start-up ventures into leaders in their field, Kim will implement an ambitious strategy for scaling the company and maximizing the full potential of its current business models and pipelines.
While beginning their 10th year of worldwide sales, Choon’s Design the ever-popular maker of Rainbow Loom has announced the appointment of Christopher M. Tidwell as CEO. Choon’s Design is experiencing a strong resurgence in its craft and jewelry-making kits and has tapped Tidwell to expand revenue and enhance global retailer partnerships.
Cyber Group Studios (CGS), a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, has named three industry veterans to lead its production, development, and R&D in response to the strong business growth now at an historical high with 10 series in production and 10 more in development this year.
Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announces the appointment of Jonathan Naseath as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. With extensive experience in finance and operations, Naseath, CPA, CFE and CISA, will further Osmo global growth, creating operational excellence across the company and scaling the company’s vision of making a broader impact to education.
Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. announces the appointment of Susan Vargo as Head of Live Events at Moonbug Entertainment where she is responsible for live events across all the Moonbug properties, including Blippi, CoComelon and Little Baby Bum.