APPOINTMENTS Industry moves
This month Carbon Digital appoints a director for its new toys and games division, Revell reveals its Hobbico sales team and Epoch opens the year with a triple hiring
HIT This month the firm confirms the appointment of KATE
CARBON DIGITAL The full service creative agency has appointed IAN RICHARDSON to head its newly created toys and games division. Taking on the role of new business development director, Richardson will look to deliver high-end CGI work for game trailers and commercials. With 30 years experience in a sales operations environment, Richardson
is the previous founder and MD of Vector OEM Content. He has also previously held the position of sales director at Rage Software. PAUL McHUGH, director of Carbon Digital, said: “We are very excited to have secured Ian to head up the new game and toy division. He brings with him a wealth of invaluable experience and knowledge.”
EPOCH The firm has bolstered its sales division with a triple hiring. ALISON BLAKE (pictured top left) brings over 22 years of experience in sales to the firm. Her remit covers the Wales, West and South West territories. Meanwhile, DEBORAH
STANLEY (pictured centre) will be managing the North and Midland territories for the company. Stanley has previously worked in the hygiene industry in the UK. Completing the line up,
SAMANTHA TAYLOR (pictured top right) boasts more than nine years of sales experience. She will be handling the East and South East territories.
CANAL TOYS Industry veteran, BILL UZELL has been promoted
to the firm’s president and CEO for its North and South
American operations. Uzell arrives from Fashion Angels Enterprises, where he spent four years as EVP. He has also been EVP of the electronic learning product toy division of Oregon Scientific and president of Digital Blue.
GIFTWORKS The firm has appointed MARK HOLLAND as its
new national accounts manager. Holland – who was previously at Carte Blanche – will be responsible for the toys, gifts and home accessories categories. He will develop the national and group accounts. Holland said: “I am so pleased to have my new role at Giftworks, as I feel the company is really starting to move forward and grow.”
SPIELWARENMESSE The firm has welcomed a new sales director in the
form of DANIEL PEIN. Pein
REVELL The hobby and RC specialists has employed a dedicated sales team to handle its newly acquired Hobbico range of products in the UK. ANDREW RAWLINSON (pictured centre)will be responsible for product marketing and
communications, Hobby RC. Working across all Hobbico RC brands and sales channels, Rawlinson will aim to establish the brand in the UK retail
has worked in the trade fair business for over 20 years. He was responsible for launching the first baby fair into the German market and as of 1999, introduced 12 new show events in Germany and Europe. ERNST KICK, CEO of
Spielwarenmesse has welcomed Pein’s new appointment.
EGMONT UK HILARY MURRAY HILL has been appointed as the
managing director of the firm’s new Books division. Her remit will include editorial, creative, marketing, PR and sales. She takes over from CALLY POPLAK, who has been appointed as Egmont UK MD. Murray Hill boasts senior
management experience at Scholastic and Usborne Publishing alongside experience in both marketing and sales management with Carlton and Reed Books.
market. He boasts extensive product marketing experience in the sector, having worked on a variety of Hobby RC brands. Meanwhile, PETER ADDYMAN(pictured right) joins as regional manager for the Midlands and South of England, while STUART BIRD (pictured left)joins as sales agent for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland. Both join with vast experience in the Hobby RC sector.
BULLDOG LICENSING The firm has appointed a new
creative services executive. SOLE PUERTO has moved from the field of genetics and will take responsibility for creative approvals at the firm. Bulldog currently handles a diverse range of properties including Plants vs Zombies, Monkey, Life and Garfield.
FLUID WORLD Following the departure of LIBBY GRANT at
the end of last year, Fluid World has appointed MATTHEW CONRAD as chief operating officer. Conrad will lead the
development of the firm’s portfolio and oversee the business. He will report to CEO ANDREW LANE. Lane said: “We are delighted to welcome Matthew to the team and look forward to the leadership and experience he will bring.”
SCHLOMANN to the role of VP, global brand management. Schlomann will be based in Hit’s London office and will report to SVP Hit Brands, EDWARD CATCHPOLE. With more than 15 years experience, Schlomann will now be responsible for guiding the global brand and marketing strategies for properties including Thomas and Friends, Mike the Knight, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder.
ITVS GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT ANYA HOLLIS has been
appointed as ITV Studios Global Entertainment VP, agents. Reporting to TRUDI HAYWARD, SVP, head of global merchandising, Hollis’ remit is to manage international licensing agents for the firm’s properties such as Thunderbirds. With over 20 years
experience she has worked with children’s brands including Teletubbiesand Winnie the Pooh.
TURNER BROADCASTING Former Mattel executive,
JOHANNE BROADFIELD has been appointed vice president, Cartoon Network Enterprises, EMEA. She will lead Turner’s consumer products team and business, and develop its channel and show brands. She will lead a business unit responsible for product licensing, promotions, publishing, home entertainment, events and environments.
16 March
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