Outfit7 has appointed Andy Mooney, former chairman of Disney Consumer Products, as an advisor to its board. As chairman of Disney Consumer Products, Mooney and his team grew Disney's licensing business, revamped the Disney Stores, expanded Disney’s publishing division and created two of the company’s largest franchises, Disney Princess and Fairies. Prior to joining Disney, Mooney spent 20 years at Nike, most recently as the company’s chief marketing officer.
“I have been very impressed with the global reach and appeal of the Talking Friends characters. Outfit7 has cracked two of the toughest challenges in any business, creating products users love and building a unique global distribution network,” says Mooney. “I look forward to working closely with Narry and the Outfit7 team to achieve substantial growth and redefine the future of entertainment.”
“We are honored to have Andy join our team," says Narry Singh, chief business guru, Outfit7. "From licensing and publishing, to retail and brand integration, Andy’s unmatched ability to cultivate globally recognized brands will be a huge asset as we continue bringing the Talking Friends characters to life in new ways."