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Katie Rollings joins eOne Katie Rollings has been appointed by Entertainment One as Head of UK Licensing for eOne Family and eOne Licensing. The “respected industry veteran” will be responsible for all commercial activity for eOne’s licensed properties in the UK, with a strategic focus on Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.
Turning over a new Leafe
Damian and Jodie leap into new roles Mookie has welcomed Damian Hall and Jodie Darn to its sales team. Damian joins as Sales Director, and will oversee all sales activity at the company. He brings years of experience to role, formerly holding the same position at LeapFrog and before that working across sales, strategy and operations at P&G and Nestle. Jodie has been appointed Mookie’s new National Account Manager, and will bring experience working with leading retailers including Smyths, Tesco, and Toymaster to the role.
Mann for the job Engino Toy Systems has appointed Robert Mann as VP International. The company was founded in 2004 by Costas Sisamos, and has experienced exceptional worldwide growth in both the educational and creative toy markets. Founded in 2004, the creative and educational construction toy company has experienced strong global growth and has appointed Robert to build on the foundation. He is well known in the toy industry, and has held senior European and international roles previously for RC2, Tomy and Munchkin.
Darren’s the key Keycraft has promoted Darren James to the role of Buying Director. Darren joined the company in 2014 and brings 20 years’ experience to his new role.
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Vicki joins Bladez Vicki Marler-Hausen (nee Elmer) has been named as the new Marketing Manager for Bladez Toyz. Vicki will be responsible for the marketing and PR activity across Bladez’s growing portfolio of licenses and new pre-school RC ranges. “We are excited to welcome Vicki on board and to now have a dedicated marketing specialist in the company. She has a wealth of experience we can benefit from as we look to drive Bladez into our 10th year of business and beyond,” said Bladez CEO, Iain Morgan.
Adrian Leafe will be leaving John Crane Ltd at the end of September due to a restructuring of the business. Adrian says he would like to stay in the industry. If anyone is currently looking for or has plans in the future to employ an experienced and knowledgable National Account Manager please contact Adrian directly on mobile 077 2027 5214 or email adrianleafe@gmail.com.
Raising the Barr Fiesta Crafts welcomes Laura Barr to its marketing department. After experiencing incredible growth over the past year, Laura has been brought on to work alongside Marketing Manager Rob Trup developing new promotional activities. “I’m so excited to start working with our current customers, connecting with the new ones, and really getting to know all our toys,” said Laura.
HTI says hi to Nina-Jo HTI has grown its product team with the appointment of Nina-Jo Uttley as Product Manager. Nina-Jo will be responsible for the development and management of HTI’s boys’ toys ranges, across a portfolio of licensed and own in-house brands. “I am delighted to welcome Nina-Jo to the HTI Product and Marketing Team,” said Alison Downie, HTI Global Licensing and Brand Director. “With a strong background in developing products and bringing them to market she brings with her a wealth of brand management experience, knowledge and enthusiasm.”