Funko Appoints Sarah Levy to Board
Funko announced the appointment of Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, COO of Viacom Media Networks, to its board of directors, effective September 3.
Sunny Days Entertainment Hires Rick Mershon as SVP, Sales and Marketing
Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC has named veteran toys sales executive, Rick Mershon, as senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
Splash Entertainment Hires Sales Agent Mounia Aram
Splash Entertainment named animation industry vet Mounia Aram as sales agent for its kids’ entertainment content across Africa and the Middle East.
Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products Promotes Chustz to EVP, Global Creative
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…
Nelvana’s Scott Dyer Retires, Pam Westman Named Successor
Corus Entertainment’s Scott Dyer will retire as president of Nelvana, effective August 30, with current Head of Nelvana Enterprises Pam Westman named as his successor.
Brand Central Announces New Licensing Director
Brand Central announced the promotion of Lexi DeForest to the position of licensing director, which is effective immediately.
Licensing International Names New VP, Member Engagement
Licensing International hired Maria Ungaro as vice-president, member engagement, effective immediately.
Crazy Aaron’s Names Don Perkins CEO
Crazy Aaron’s has appointed Don Perkins as the new CEO of Crazy Aaron Enterprises.
Big Bad Boo Studios Ups Gillen to VP, Production
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…