RNS Number : 3421G
Coolabi PLC
29 January 2010
Coolabi plc
("Coolabi" or "the Company")
Coolabi appoints new Head of Licensing
Coolabi plc (AIM: COO), the media company focused on the ownership and creative management of high quality intellectual property assets, has announced the appointment of Anna Hewitt as its new Head of Licensing, with effect from the 18th of January.
Anna brings wide experience of brands and global markets to the role and will oversee brand licensing development globally across all Coolabi properties. She will report to Michael Dee, Coolabi's Director of Content. Anna joins Coolabi from BBC Worldwide where she was Head of International Licensing working closely with toy as well as other category partners on such globally recognised brands as the Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Charlie and Lola, Dr Who and Planet Earth. Prior to her work with the BBC, Anna had roles at Hasbro UK Ltd and the premium spirits company William Grant & Sons.
This appointment comes at a significant time for Coolabi, whose portfolio includes the successful publishing series, Poppy Cat. The series is being adapted for television and is due to air on Nickelodeon from spring 2011. Hewitt will seek to secure all relevant pre-school licences for the property, leading with toy and apparel, as well as new licences for established brands like Purple Ronnie, Bagpuss, The Clangers and ground-breaking teen property, Scarlett & Crimson.
Speaking of her appointment Hewitt said, "Coolabi is an exceptionally well-regarded company with a diverse portfolio of high quality brands," she says. "It is also growing, taking its portfolio into new categories and territories. It is a great opportunity to be part of a company that is at such an exciting stage in its development."
Added Michael Dee, Coolabi's Director of Content, "Anna's experience shows her ability to work with diverse brands and her strong understanding of international markets - both of which will be significant factors in her new role. Her arrival in the run-up to Toy and Spring Fairs is a great way to kick off what we are sure will be a very busy and productive year for Coolabi. We are delighted to welcome her on board."
Contacts
Coolabi plc Tel: 020 7258 7080
Jeremy Banks, Chief Executive
Tim Ricketts, Finance Director
Evolution Securities Tel: 020 7071 4300
Bobbie Hilliam / Chris Clarke
Walbrook PR Ltd Tel: 020 7933 8780
Louise Goodeve Mob: 07823 530 346 or
louise.goodeve@walbrookpr.com
About Coolabi plc
Coolabi is an AIM listed media group focused on the ownership, development, production and creative management of high quality intellectual property assets and their global exploitation.
The group owns or controls the intellectual property rights to established brands including Purple Ronnie, as well as representing selected rights to properties such as the Hammer House of Horror, Bagpuss and the Clangers.
http://www.coolabi.com
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