Shawn Lawson Cummings has joined United Media as senior vice president of international licensing, overseeing all aspects of the company’s international licensing business including Japan, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Lawson Cummings most recently held the position of vice president international licensing and sponsorship for Major League Baseball.

Iconix Brand Group announces the promotions of three executives. Lanie Pilnock has been promoted to senior vice president, brand management. Pilnock has been at Iconix for the last four years directing trend and fashion as well as brand management. Yehuda Shmidman has been promoted to senior vice president, business development. Shmidman has been at Iconix for more than two years and his responsibilities include sourcing new licensees and supporting the acquisition team in seeking out new brands. Gary Klein has been promoted to vice president, finance. Klein, who has been with Iconix for more than two years, is responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analysis as well as supporting the acquisition efforts.

Nickelodeon has named John Paul Geurts to the new role of vice president and creative director, Nickelodeon Recreation. In this role, Geurts will be responsible for overseeing all creative and design development for Nickelodeon’s Recreation business segments including hotels, theme parks, cruises, and live entertainment. He will also continue to oversee Nickelodeon Recreation’s Design Studio based in Orlando, Florida. Geurts was formerly Nickelodeon's Creative Director.

London-based department store company Harrods Ltd. appointed former Gucci Group director James McArthur as its chief executive officer. McArthur will be in charge of the overall group.

New Italian licensing agency TeamWorks has appointed Maria Romanelli as vice president responsible for running the Milan and Rome offices. Romanelli has worked for Copyright Promotions, Warner Bros., Saban, and Jetix. TeamWorks portfolio includes Italian and international brands including Arittown, Jaja, Withit, B Flower, Metazoidi, Little Princess, and Lucchetti di Ponte Milvio.

Leading licensed and fashion jewelery manufacturer Lucas Design has completed a top-level organizational restructuring, officially naming Daniel Landver chief executive officer and Jason Landver president. The company also named industry veteran John Caruso as chief operating officer. Senior executives and founding partners Michael and Leon Landver step down, but remain major shareholders.