ICTI Ethical Toy Program Hires Todd Merton
The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) named Todd Merton to the newly created role of head of business development.
Herschend Hires Former Jim Henson Company Exec
Sarah Maizes — a former executive at the Jim Henson Company — was named senior director of development and executive producer by Herschend Entertainment Studios (HES).
France Mer Joins Adventerra as Marketing Director
Adventerra Games has appointed France Mer to the newly created position of director of marketing, to lead and implement brand marketing strategies for the company’s line of games.
ZAG Bolsters Consumer Products Team
Animation studio ZAG is growing its consumer products team with the promotion of Lisa K. Foster to SVP, licensing and two new hires
Revenew Sales Hires Lindsay Pierce
Revenew Sales, a toy industry consultant and sales representation organization, named Lindsay Pierce as its VP – sales.
Basic Fun! Appoints Craig Leaf President
Basic Fun! appointed Craig Leaf its new president. Meanwhile, company founder and former president, Jay Foreman, will remain CEO.
Samantha Maltin Promoted at Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, promoted Samantha Maltin to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Julian Zag to Take On Expanded Role at ZAG
ZAG is expanding the role of its EVP of global operations, Julian Zag, who will now simultaneously serve as head of global consumer products.
Pocket.watch Names Xavier Kochar its First COO/CFO
Xavier Kochar, a former WarnerMedia executive, has joined pocket.watch as the company’s first chief operating officer and chief financial officer.