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Warwick Brenner
l Warwick Brenner has left his role at WWE for a new position at McLaren, heading up its licensing business on a global basis. Warwick had been with WWE for the past six years as vp EMEA licensing, consumer products.
l Puffin has made a number of new hires and promotions to strengthen its licensing and non fiction team. Publishing director Amanda Punter has assumed responsibility for licensed and Amanda Punter non fiction publishing for Puffin. This is alongside her responsibilities for Puffin fiction, picture books, partnerships and illustrated non fiction. Meanwhile, Ruth Knowles has also taken on an expanded role in heading up a newly created Puffin fiction, non fiction and licensing team, reporting to Amanda. In addition to this, Jamie Coleman has joined the team as editorial director for licensing and non fiction from Pac Macmillan, while Emil Fortune joined as commissioning editor earlier this year.
Jon Gisby
l DHX Media has welcomed Jon Gisby as managing director of its WildBrain kids’ network. WildBrain’s branded YouTube network features more than 110,000 videos for over 600 kids’ brands in 22 languages.
l Brand consultancy Golden Goose has welcomed Mark Bezodis to the role of commercial director, responsible for new business development across numerous client accounts. Mark has a wealth of licensing experience having been a brand director at both CAAGBG and IMG.
Mark Bezodis
l TSBA Group is expanding its team with the appointment of Richard Woolf as international licensing director. Richard brings a wealth of
experience to the agency, having held previous positions with Jetix (Disney), 4Kids and most recently 20th Century Fox.
Richard Woolf
Sally Fielding
l Posh Paws International has further strengthened its team, welcoming Sally Fielding as its new sales director. Sally has previously held roles in both the gifting and housewares industries – including time at Hallmark – and has worked with a number of leading brands and retailers.
l Winning Moves has expanded its licensing team, welcoming Megan Wain as licensing manager. Megan has previously held roles at Turner and Rocket Licensing. She will be working closely on a number of licensing accounts, with a particular focus on video games licences. In addition, Sima Begum has been promoted to licensing executive, while Megan Wain Charlotte Waalkens will continue to manage key licensor relationships including Disney, Marvel and LucasFilm. l Penguin Ventures has strengthened its team further, with the appointment of Isobel Richardson as head of brand management. Isobel joins from Warner Bros. Kids and Family Entertainment Isobel Richardson division, where she held the role of franchise marketing manager. l Acamar Films has welcomd Natalie Harvey as its new head of global licensing, reporting to Sandra Vauthier-Cellier, chief commercial officer. Meanwhile, Joe Rosen has Natalie Harvey joined as content producer. Lauren Rooney joins the team as marketing executive and Janna Kirkby arrives as licensing coordinator. LICENSING SOURCE BOOK EUROPE 2018
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