Category: You’re Hired

Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) has promoted David Chustz to executive vice-president, global creative. Chustz previously served as senior vice-president, franchise creative strategy and planning for Nickelodeon. Chustz will continue to report to Pam Kaufman, president, VNCP and will continue to be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank, Calif. headquarters.   “Outstanding creative execution is one of VNCP’s key strategic pillars, and David has been an incredible leader in developing and executing…

Brand Central announced the promotion of Lexi DeForest to the position of licensing director, which is effective immediately.

Licensing International hired Maria Ungaro as vice-president, member engagement, effective immediately.

Crazy Aaron’s has appointed Don Perkins as the new CEO of Crazy Aaron Enterprises.

Big Bad Boo Studios promoted Paddy Gillen to vice-president of production as the studio looks to bolster its production arm.   In her new role, Gillen will be responsible for fostering, managing and expanding Big Bad Boo’ss various shows in production, currently TVOKids’s 16 Hudson and the Hulu Original Series The Bravest Knight.   In a statement, Big Bad Boo o-Founder Shabnam Rezaei said as the company looks to produce…

PlayMonster has named Pictionary developer and games industry veteran Richard Gill as vice-president, International, aka Chief Explorer Monster.

África Vázquez Rubí joins Planeta Junior as international media sales director, responsible for managing international animation sales operations in the fields of TV and digital media.

Sesame Workshop taps Samantha Maltin as CMO, overseeing global brand management, consumer engagement, social media, data strategy, and brand creative.