Paul Zacks will lead the South African office of Global Brands Group as general manager. In this capacity, Zacks will be responsible for building business and expanding licensing activity across the company’s brand portfolio by working closely with retailers and manufacturers.

Keith Lowenadler and PJ Pierce have joined CBS Consumer Products. Lowenadler joins the company as vice president, creative. He will create merchandising programs for CBS’s primetime and classic properties. Pierce comes to the company as director of licensing. He will be responsible for developing strategic branded licensing partnerships in apparel, accessories, and related categories.

Turner Entertainment Networks Asia Inc. appointed Dulce Lim Chen vice president, Asia Pacific, of Cartoon Network Enterprises. Lim Chen assumes responsibility for driving Cartoon Network’s various licensing programs in 14 countries across the region.

Tomas Silva joined Rive Gauche Television’s sales team as a Latin American sales advisor. Silva will work with the company’s new sales executive, Robby Amar, to expand Rive Gauche’s presence throughout territories in Latin America.

FremantleMedia Enterprises and FremantleMedia Latin America promoted Jack Alfandary to senior vice president licensing and new business development. As in his previous position of vice president, Alfandary will pursue sponsorship, licensing, and digital activity throughout Latin America and the Spanish-speaking United States for FremantleMedia brands.

Licensing agent Courtney Davis Inc. announced that Sam Abell has assumed the role of president at the art agency. Abell will continue to expand and enhance the licensed products of the company’s leading artists as well as identify select artists to bring on board.

Egmont UK’s Dawn Cordy is moving from her role as director of Egmont Magazines to become innovations director and HR partner of Egmont’s International division. She will be replaced by Debbie Cook, currently commercial director at Egmont Magazines.