Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, a DHX Media company, has appointed Elliot Lederman as vice president of retail development for its North American division.  

In his new role, Lederman will identify and develop new retail partnerships in all channels of distribution including brick-and-mortar and online. He will also be responsible for promoting all consumer products represented by CPLG including "World of Warriors," St Andrews Links, Michelangelo, "Space Invaders" and DHX Brands properties including "Teletubbies," "Yo Gabba Gabba!," "Twirlywoos," "Degrassi," "Inspector Gadget" and "Caillou." 

"Elliot brings over 25 years of experience in licensing and has held executive level positions representing major entertainment brands at Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios," says Ted Larkins, senior vice president and general manager, CPLG North America, to whom Lederman will report. "His expertise includes retail partnerships in the U.S. and Canada in all channels of distribution including mass market, mid-tier, specialty stores and e-commerce. He has vast experience and relationships developing retail alliances and exclusive direct-to-retail licensing programs and will be an incredible asset to CPLG, its clients and our licensees.”