Character World has appointed Gavin Thomson as sourcing director, based in Shanghai.
Thomson joins Character World after roles in sourcing and operations at several Hong Kong-based firms including Li & Fung fashion, LF Asia, The Just Group and Woolworths.
In his new role at Character World, Thomson will be responsible for developing relationships with suppliers worldwide.
“We are extremely pleased to have Gavin on board," says Mark Schweiger, joint managing director, Character World. "His experience and knowledge of the international market will be a real asset to us as a business. We’ve had an exciting period of growth in the last year, with new licenses, product ranges and expansion into new territories. We are very much looking forward to more of the same in the coming months.”