Neil Fiske has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of Marquee Brands.

Kerryn McCormack has been promoted to general manager, licensing and Natalie De Freitas-Ariente has been named general manager, licensing and retail.

Karen McTier has joined Genius Brands’ Board of Directors.

Lisa K. Foster has taken the position.

Joachim Knödler has taken the role.

Ekstract, founder of License Global magazine, will continue to contribute to the publication and Global Licensing Group events.

Gautam Godse and Henri Kroosmann have joined Brainbase.

Marinette Dalbard-Giraudel has joined the Kidz Global team.

Owain Walbyoff has taken the position.

Former Corus Entertainment sales executive Jessica Brinder has joined Genius Brands.