Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, the licensing arm of DHX Media, has appointed Pau Pascual to the newly created position of general manager, Iberia.

Pascual joined CPLG Spain in 2010 as marketing, sales and retail director for all CPLG brands.

Prior to joining CPLG, he managed the global licensing operations of FC Barcelona Merchandising, a Spanish affiliate of Nike.

Pascual will be based in Barcelona, the headquarters for CPLG Iberia.

“I am very confident that the more retail-focused business under Pau’s leadership will be a real catalyst to move our business forward,” says Peter Byrne, chief executive officer, CPLG.