Peter Kleinschmidt, Esra Sahin and Sara Acquier will take on international licensing for brands such as “Maya the Bee” and “Mia and me” among others.

EUROPE–Studio 100 Media and m4e have restructured its newly-formed international licensing team with three new appointments.

Peter Kleinschmidt, commercial director, m4e, will now manage the division and activities regarding the company’s international licensing and merchandising business and help drive the commercial performance of brands within the group’s portfolio. Kleinschmidt will supervise brands such as “Maya the Bee,” “Mia and me,” “Arthur and the Minimoys” and “Sherazade – The Untold Stories.” 

Esra Sahin was named international licensing manager and will support Kleinschmidt in the company’s headquarters in Munich. Prior to joining the group, Sahin worked at Framepool for stock footage licensing.

Sara Acquier from Studio 100 Animation in Paris is now head of licensing, France.

The new international licensing team is set up to meet the expectations of a further challenging and increasing international market and will establish a worldwide agency network for its brands.