Zodiak Kids has promoted managing director Gwen Hughes to the role of chief operating officer of Zodiak Kids Studios.

In her new role, Hughes will oversee all production and operational matters of the studio in the U.K. and France.

Additionally, Zodiak Kids Studios’ chief executive officer Michael Carrington has stepped down, with Jean-Philippe Randisi, chief executive officer, now overseeing the studios.

“It has been a real pleasure and a privilege to work with Michael. A great deal has been achieved since he joined, making Zodiak Kids a more efficient and forward looking kids specialist with international clout,” says Randisi. “Gwen Hughes will help us write the next chapter and take a global key position as COO of Zodiak Kids Studios. With Gwen on the operational side and Eryk Casemiro on the creative side, we have very capable hands and brains to ensure Zodiak Kids’ success.”