Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has named two new executives to its consumer products team.
Nicola Herrmann has accepted the newly-created position of head of brand marketing at Zodiak Rights. She will report to Jennifer Lawlor, senior vice president of strategy and planning, consumer products, Zodiak Rights. Previous to this role, Herrmann held the position of director, international brand management, EMEA, Viacom International Media Networks, and international senior brand manager and associate brand manager, at HIT Entertainment.
Gabrielle Langdorf has joined as international agents manager. Langdorf joins Zodiak Rights from Chorion where she previously held the position of Licensing Executive, EMEA. Langdorf will report into Jane Kennedy, head of sales, consumer products, Zodiak Rights.
"I am delighted to be starting the New Year with these new additions to the team," says Jennifer Lawlor, senior vice president, strategy and planning, consumer products, Zodiak Rights. "Both appointments bring with them a huge amount of expertise which will enhance the existing high-caliber team. 2012 is going to be a busy year for Zodiak Rights as we continue to develop our international consumer products business. With a strong team and property portfolio in place, we’re well placed to achieve this.”