Gerold Kolenbrander, managing director of CPLG Germany, is stepping down from his role after 14 years with the company. Joachim Knödler, director of sales and retail, will take over the position.

Before joining CPLG Germany in 2003, Knödler held positions at Hasbro and The Marketing Store. Meanwhile, Sibylle Braune will fill Knödler's role as director of sales and retail at CPLG Germany. She was director of licensing and home entertainment at Merchandising Media.