Lisle International Licensing has appointed Gayle Tarrant as licensing manager to be responsible, primarily, for managing the company's property, Zhu Zhu Pets.

She joins from the Walt Disney Company and has held previous positions in brand management, product development and category management in both the corporate and consumer products divisions at Disney over the past five years.  

"The Zhu Zhu Pets property is attracting huge interest from many different sectors, all recognizing the popularity of the property and the lucrative opportunities that are available," says Colin Lisle, managing partner of Lisle International Licensing. "Gayle's initial task will be to source and select the best licensees possible for each category, ensuring the integrity and brand values are always maintained."