Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises has named industry veteran Andrew Kerr to head of consumer products, The Americas and Australasia, effective immediately.

Kerr will be based in Toronto at Nelvana Enterprises’ offices at Corus Quay beginning early this year, and will report to Colin Bohm, managing director, Nelvana Enterprises.

Kerr brings over 14 years of international industry experience. Previously, Kerr was executive vice president, consumer products and marketing, international, with Entertainment Rights/Classic Media in London. Prior to this role, Kerr was executive vice president, global licensing and marketing at Ragdoll.

"We are thrilled to have Andrew join our team at Nelvana," says Bohm. "Andrew brings a unique and valued set of experiences and skills to our company and our brands."